Tithe map 1844 - as redrawn by Harry Apling
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Gt Ellingham
postmill |
Gt. Ellingham postmill stood in Mill Lane. The mill powered 2 pairs of French burr stones. |
To be SOLD A SMALL Freehold Estate in good repair in Great Ellingham in the county of Norfolk consisting of a good Dwelling House, Granary, & Stables with an Acre of Land or Pasture Ground to the same belonging, together with a very compleat, strong & substantial Windmill used with & belonging to the said Premises, now in the Tenure or Occupation of Robert Titsale, at the Rent of £15 per Annum. N.B. the said Premises will be sold together or in Parcels. Also an Estate … in Suffolk … as also another substantial Windmill in the said county of Norfolk. For further Particulars enquire of Mr. Augustus Caesar Thompson, Attorney at Thetford. Norwich Mercury - 29th June & weekly until 24th August 1751 |
The substantial Windmill in the said county of Norfolk referred to above was in fact at Dickleburgh but it is uncertain as to which one. |
Royal Exchange Fire Insurance policy 91875 |
Thos. Steward of Great Ellingham in the Co. of Norfolk as Proprietor & Bridget Juler of Thetford in the sd. Co. as Mortgagee. On the Dwellg House of the sd. Thos. Steward sit. in Great Ellingham aforesd, thatchd - £50. On a Stable & Granary adjg. near thatchd - £20. On a Windmill including the Going Gears timber built sit. near - £130. 28th January 1785 |
GREAT ELLINGHAM |
To be Sold by Auction By W. Parson On Thursday 28 th instant At 3 o’c At the Bear Inn, Attleburgh Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract A Good Dwelling House, Stable & other Outbuildings, Garden & about an acre of Land in Great Ellingham. Also a substantial WINDMILL standing near the above dwelling house, well situated for trade. The above estate is freehold & possession will be given to a purchaser on the 5th January next. Apply to Mr. Wm. Cockell at Attleburgh. Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd December 1797 |
To Millers To be Sold by Auction By Mr. Parson At the Bear Inn in Attleborough on Thursday 5 May 1808 between the hours of 4 & 6 in the afternoon. A MESSUAGE in Great Ellingham, Norfolk with stables & other convenient outbuildings in good repair & three acres of land. Also a capital Post Windmill situated for trade now in the occupation of the proprietor, who will give the purchaser immediate possession. The above premises are freehold. Apply to Mr. Wm. Cockell, Solr. Attleborough. Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd & 30th April 1808 |
By W. Parson Early in the next Month, October 1820 At the Crown Inn, Great Ellingham in Norfolk (Unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract) A Capital POST WINDMILL with two pair of French stones and going gear complete and a capital Dwelling house and Cottage with barn, stable & outbuildings in good repair and about one acre of arable land adjoining. Also a new Double Cottage with about 2 acres of excellent arable land adjoining. The above are situated in Great Ellingham aforesaid and are all Freehold. Possession of the Dwelling house, Mill & Land may be had at Michaelmas next and of the Cottages at Michaelmas 1821. Part of the Purchase Money may remain on security of the premises. Apply to Mr. Wm. Bowles the proprietor on the Premises. Norfolk Chronicle - 16th, 23rd & 30th September 1820 |
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Tithe map 1844 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1844 |
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No. 378 |
Cottage & land |
Arable |
1a. 3r. 5p. |
11s. 4d. |
| No. 441 | House, Cottage & MIll | Pasture | 1a. 0r. 4p. -------------- 2a. 3r. 9p. |
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POST WINDMILL with HOUSE & LAND at Great Ellingham near Attleborough |
Great Ellingham To be Let with Possession at Michaelmas next A capital WINDMILL with Dwelling house & 4 acres of Land in Great Ellingham now in the occupation of Mr. Sayer. Apply to Mr. Joseph Taylor, Bylaugh near Dereham or to Mr. I. O. Taylor, Solr. Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 2nd October 1847 |
Situations Vacant |
In 1970 Harry Apling recorded that the mill premises were then a ploughted field and that a low ploughed out mound might be the site. A piece of Peak millstone with a semi-circular section furrow was found nearby. |
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George Butler, tenant miller c.1900 |
Mary Butler c.1900 |
At Burgh_St_Margaret, Maria Butler was mentioned in White’s in 1845 as miller, her husband George having died at Repps. My Great Grandfather was her son George and was Miller at various mills, Forncett, Hingham and Gt Ellingham, at the Post Mill in Mill Lane (where my Grandmother was born) and then the Tower_Mill in Great Ellingham. His brother Robert Butler was miller at Wacton, although I had not heard mention of this, but Mrs Clegg provided me with family tree and photos of Robert. |
Kelly's 1879: Arthur Cook, millwright |
1751: Robert Titsale, tenant miller at a rent of £15 per annum
Tithe Award 1844: Garrett Oddin Taylor, owner; John Sayer, occupier
White's 1864: Executors of Robert Le Grice, corn millers |
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