O.S. Map 2008
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
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Poringland
postmill |
Poringland postmill stood on Poringland Heath on the south side of the Stoke Road to the west side of the village. The mill had common sails that drove 2 pairs of French burr stones, a flour mill and a cylinder. |
Norwich, October 30, 1766 |
All Persons that have any Claim or Demand upon Jonathan Nethercote of Poringland, Miller, are desired to send an Account thereof to Mr. William Forster, Attorney in Norwich, that they may receive Satisfaction for the same. Norwich Mercury - 6th November 1766 |
To be LETT at Christmas next A WINDMILL on Poringland Heath, consisting of a Messuage, Stable and Outhouses, all in very good Repair, and if requires, the Furniture will be left as they are the Property of the Owner. For further Particulars enquire of Edward Nethercoat at Keswick_Mills near Norwich. Norwich Mercury - 20th December 1766 |
To be LETT And entered upon immediately A WIND-MILL, House, Stable and Outhouses, new built and all inclosed on Poringland Heath, fit for a Baker or Miller. For further Particulars enquire of Edward Neathercoat at Keswick near Norwich. Norwich Mercury - 19th December 1767 |
Royal Exchange Fire Insurance policy 92993 |
Wm. Spratt of Wangford near Beccles in the Co. of Suffolk. On a Windmill timber built sit. on Poringland Heath near Norwich in the Co. of Norfolk in the occupn. of Jno. Spratt - £200. On a House near Tent. ---- brick & tiled - £80. On a Granary near & belg brick & tiled - £70. 21st May 1785 |
To be Sold and entered upon immediately All that capital PREMISES called PORINGLAND MILL, capable of grinding and dressing 20 quarters a week, with granary, Stables and excellent Dwelling house with garden and land thereto belonging, the whole in complete repair. Part of the purchase money may remain if required. Enquire of W. Spratt, the Proprietor, at Poringland. This will be advertized no more. Norfolk Chronicle - 1st & 15th August 1795 |
The following melancholy accident happened during the late high wind; Mr. John Greef, of Cranworth, being in his mill at the time it was blown down, was unfortunately killed by its fall. |
To be Sold by Auction At the Maids Head, St. Simons, Norwich On Saturday 26th of this present month at 3 o'c Lot I. ESTATE at Stoke Holy Cross ... Lot II. INN at Stoke Holy Cross ... Lot 3. Freehold Marsh ... Lot 4. A Capital WIND-MILL situate at Poringland , Norfolk, with Sails, Shrouds and Stones thereto belonging, as also the messuage or tenement with a granary outhouses and about One acre of Land, mow in the occupation of James Smith under lease which will expire at Michaelmas 1802, at the yearly rent of £35.This lot all freehold. The above estate may be viewed by applying to the Tenants. Apply to Mr. Robert Burrell of Norwich, Mr. John Turner, Mulbarton or Mr. Sewell, Attorney, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th & 19th May 1798 |
To Millers and Merchants A Steady Young Man about 26 years of age wants a Situation as BOOKKEEPER or STONEMAN or in any other capacity in the above line. The advertiser perfectly understands his business and can be well recommended by his last employer with whom he lived three years. Apply to Mr. J. Smith Poringland Mill. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th January 1817 |
To Millers One of the best Situations in Norfolk To be Sold by Private Contract All that Capital Freehold POST WINDMILL situate and being in Poringland Magna, four miles distant from Norwich, driving two pair of French stones, flour mill and cylinder, with going gears complete. Also a Dwelling house with garden, summerhouse, granary with three floors which will contain from 30 to 40 lasts of corn, with barn, stables, cow house, cart lodges and pig houses and about six acres and three quarters of arable and pasture land. The buildings are all brick and tile and in good repair. The premises may be viewed on application to Mr. James Smith on the premises and possession may be had at Michaelmas next or sooner if required. Enquire of Mr. J. Smith or Mr. Edw. Woolterton, Earsham. N.B. Part of the purchase money may remain on the premises. Good brick earth on the premises. Norfolk Chronicle - 1st & 15th June 1822 |
To Millers One of the best Situations in Norfolk To be Sold by Auction By J. Culley On Thursday July 4, 1822 At the George Inn, St. Stephens, Norwich Precisely at 5 o'c All that Capital Freehold POST WINDMILL situate and being in Poringland Magna, four miles distant from Norwich, and within three miles of the Navigable River from thence to Yarmouth, driving two pair of French stones, flour mill and cylinder, with going gears complete. Also a Dwelling house with garden, summerhouse, granary with three floors which will contain from 30 to 40 lasts of corn, with barn, stables, cow house, cart lodges and pig houses and about six acres and three roods of arable and pasture land. Buildings in good repair and there is good brick earth on the premises. The Estate may be viewed on application to Mr. James Smith on the premises and possession may be had at Michaelmas next or sooner if required. Enquire of Mr. Edw. Woolterton, Earsham or the Auctioneer, Norwich. N.B. Part of the purchase money may remain on Mortgage. Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd & 29th June 1822 |
To Millers One of the best Situations in Norfolk To be Sold by Private Contract All that Capital Freehold POST WINDMILL situate and being in Poringland Magna, four miles distant from Norwich, and within three miles of the Navigable River from thence to Yarmouth, driving two pair of French stones, flour mill and cylinder, with going gears complete. Also a Dwelling house with garden, summerhouse, granary with three floors which will contain from 30 to 40 lasts of corn, with barn, stables, cow house, cart lodges and pig houses and about six acres and three roods of arable and pasture land. Buildings in good repair and there is good brick earth on the premises. The Estate may be viewed on application to Mr. James Smith on the premises and possession may be had at Michaelmas next or sooner if required. Enquire of Mr. Edw. Woolterton, Earsham or the Auctioneer, Norwich. N.B. Part of the purchase money may remain on Mortgage. Norfolk Chronicle - 7th September 1822 |
To Millers One of the best Situations in Norfolk To be Sold by Auction By J. Culley On Thursday July 4, 1822 At the George Inn, St. Stephens, Norwich Precisely at 5 o'c All that Capital Freehold POST WINDMILL situate and being in Poringland Magna, four miles distant from Norwich, and within three miles of the Navigable River from thence to Yarmouth, driving two pair of French stones, flour mill and cylinder, with going gears complete. Also a Dwelling house with garden, summerhouse, granary with three floors which will contain from 30 to 40 lasts of corn, with barn, stables, cow house, cart lodges and pig houses and about six acres and three roods of arable and pasture land. Buildings in good repair and there is good brick earth on the premises. The Estate may be viewed on application to Mr. James Smith on the premises and possession may be had at Michaelmas next or sooner if required. Enquire of Mr. Edw. Woolterton, Earsham or the Auctioneer, Norwich. N.B. Part of the purchase money may remain on Mortgage. Norfolk Chronicle - 14th & 21st September 1822 |
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O.S. Map 2008 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
Emanuel Bowen's map of 1749 showed a total of 8 corn mills: Briningham postmill, |
Kirkpatrick N.E. Prospect of Norwich 1723: Porland Wind Mill |
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