Middleton Mill Farm had two postmills that stood side by side one just to the north of the other. |
Royal Exchange Fire Insurance policy 100741 |
John Hallam of Middleton in the County of Norfolk, Miller and Baker. On his Dwelling House and Offices adjoining brick built and tiled - £300. On Houshold Furniture therein - £100. On Wearing Apparel in the Same - £50. On Utensils and Trade in the Same - £100. On a Post Windmill & Roundhouse adjoining brick and timber built & Boarded - £200. On Utensils and Trade therein - £50. On a Post Windmill timber built & Boarded - £150. All the said Buildings being situate in Middleton aforesaid. 6th February 1787 |
Royal Exchange Fire Insurance policy 122478 |
James Trundle of Middleton in the County of Norfolk, Miller and Baker. On his Dwelling House & Offices adjoining brick except a small part timber & tiled - £300. On furniture therein - £40. On Apparel in the Same - £10. Utensils & Trade in the Same - £100. On a Post Windmill & Roundhouse under brick, timber & tiled near - £200. On a Post Windmill timber & boarded - £100. 15th July 1791 |
To be Sold A Complete modern built MESSUAGE or DWELLING HOUSE with all requisite offices and six acres of land in Middleton in the county of Norfolk. Also two Capital POST WINDMILLS, called Middleton Mills, with roundhouse under the great mill, capable of containing 14 score of wheat, going gears, a complete horse bolting mill and baking office with a large granary over it. The above messuage is entitled to a right of common and is much noted for the healthfulness of its situation. The Premises are freehold and possession may be had immediately, as the proprietor intends to decline business. The situation is good for both wholesale and retail trade and convenient for the markets being four miles from the port of Lynn, 10 from Downham and 11 from Swaffham. Enquire of Mr. James Trundle on the premises of Mr. Hemington, Attorney, Lynn. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th & 25th October 1800 |
To Millers To be Sold by Auction by Messrs. CURLE & SON in the early part of September 1831 (Unless previously disposed of by Private Contract) A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE in Middleton only four miles from Kings Lynn consisting of a substantial family Dwelling house with large Barn, Granaries and other Outbuildings, two Post Windmills fitted up with every convenience and 10 acres of Arable Land in a high state of cultivation. The above Estate is in the occupation of Mr. Robert Sands, the Proprietor who has carried on a very large trade for many years past. Immediate possession may be had and part of the Purchase Money may remain on Mortgage if required. Apply to Mr. Sands or to Messrs. GOODWIN & TOWNLEY Solrs. Lynn. Norfolk Chronicle - 6th & 20th August 1831 |
To Millers Sale at the Dukes Head, in Kings Lynn, Norfolk on Tuesday 6th September 1831 at 5 o'c. A Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE in Middleton only four miles from Kings Lynn consisting of a substantial family Dwelling house with large Barn, Granaries and other Outbuildings, two Post Windmills fitted up with every convenience and 10 acres of Arable Land in a high state of cultivation. The above Estate is in the occupation of Mr. Robert Sands, the Proprietor who has carried on a very large trade for many years past. Immediate possession may be had and part of the Purchase Money may remain on Mortgage if required. Apply to Mr. Sands or to Messrs. GOODWIN & TOWNLEY Solrs. Lynn. Norfolk Chronicle - 27th August & 3rd September 1831 |
Wanted, a strong active Lad to live in the house, to milk, groom etc. Apply to W. Sutterby, Mill Farm, Middleton. Lynn Advertiser - 12th October 1889 |
On 14th May 1972, Harry Apling reported that Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Juggins were living at Mill Farm;
Roger Juggins being the grandson of John Drew of Blackborough End mill, his mother
being Vera Drew. |
Scratched on a bedroom window: |
T H Matthews Sept 13 62 1862 W Sutterby 1872 |
One of two post mills at Mill Farm was moved to the East Winch Road site, at the top of the hill, where the land was under the same ownership - Matthews. John Bardwell, Ivy Farm - 31st March 1974 |
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O. S. Map 1884 Courtesy of NLS map images Mill Farm after postmills dismantled |
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O.S. Map 2005 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
February 1787: John Hallam, miller & baker, insured the mill for £150 with Royal Exchange Fire Insurance |