Caister
south postmill |
Caister south postmill had one pair of French burr stones and a flour mill. |
To Millers. |
Tithe Award 1843 |
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No. 494 | Mill, buildings, yard & pasture |
To be let, with immediate possession, a Windmill, Dwelling-House and Two acres of Land, conveniently situated for trade at Caister, next Yarmouth. |
A Norfolk Archaeology manuscript mentioned the name of T. Blyth as being a one time miller and the same document also states that the mill was rebuilt as a drainage mill, although due to the postmill design, this would appear unlikely. Caister was originally spelt Caistor. |
March 1788: Mill advertised for sale Faden's map 1797: Windmill Bryant's map 1826: Windmill Pigot's 1830: Thomas Blyth, miller, Caistor White's 1836: William Blyth, miller
Tithe Award 1843: Owner: Thomas Blyth; Occupier: William Blyth
1855: Mill advertised to be let |
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