Blofield Heath smockmill
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Blofield Heath smockmill was built in 1815 to replace an earlier postmill on the same site. The mill had 4 common sails with 10½ yards of sail that powered two pairs of French burr stones and two flour mills. The mill stood just to the south of Mill Road that leads to Hemblington Corner. |
In 1816 the combined grinding capacity was: |
Notice to debtors of |
First half of advertisement referred to Potter Heigham but is not yet on this website And to be Sold by Auction by WM. SPELMAN On Wednesday 14 August 1818 At the Globe Inn, Blofield at 4 o’c |
1815: Mill built |
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Nat Grid Ref TG33271145 |
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