O.S. Map 2008
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey
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Poringland
smockmill |
Poringland smock windmill sometimes known as the East Mill or the Lower Mill, stood on the west side of The Street in Poringland village. The four storey mill had three wooden floors built over a single storey brick base. Two pairs of patent sails powered two pairs of French burr stones. By 1871 a portable 6 h.p. steam engine supplied auxiliary power. |
On 2nd January 1800, William Beverley, the Elder, of Poringland, farmer, wrote a will. In it he provided for his wife, Elizabeth and left his lands and hereditaments to his sons Thomas & William Beverley on a share and share alike basis. The mill was not specified at all, just land, corn, etc and messuages. |
GREAT PORINGLAND near Norwich TO MILLERS AND OTHERS Mr. W. T. Balls have received instructions from the Trustees for Sale under the Will of Mr. Anthony Pilch deceased, to Sell by Auction in July next the following property AT PORINGLAND A TOWER WINDMILL with the auxiliary Steam Power, Dwelling house with garden, Barn, Granary, Stable and other Buildings and a piece of Pasture Land adjoining together and containing with the site of the Buildings 3r. 39p. as in the occupation of Mr. T. W. Beverley. Further particulars of the above sales will appear in future papers and in the meantime may be had at the Offices of Mr. T. W. Balls, Auctioneer & Estate Agent, Lowestoft. Lowestoft, June 7, 1871. Norfolk News - 17th & 24th June 1871 |
GREAT PORINGLAND (About four and a half miles from Norwich) TO MILLERS AND OTHERS Mr. W. T. Balls has received instructions from the Trustees for Sale of the Will of Mr. Anthony Pilch deceased to Sell by Auction at the Royal Hotel, Norwich on Saturday 12 August 1871 at 3 for 4 o'c in the Afternoon, in one Lot, all that Valuable |
TOWER WINDMILL |
Well situated for Trade purposes next the high road from Norwich to Bungay, having Four Floors, substantially built with brick base up to the first floor, and the remainder of wood; with Patent Sails, Running Gear and appliances complete, driving two pairs of French Burr Stones, together with an auxiliary six horse power STEAM ENGINE attached with Engine House; also a Cart Shed, Granaries with Chaise house, Barn, Stables and Hay Loft, Neat House, Shelter Sheds with Yards and Piggeries. Also a DWELLING HOUSE and a piece of Pasture Land and Garden containing (with the site of the Buildings) 0a. 3r. 39p. or thereabouts, as in the occupation of Mr. William Beverley at the yearly rent of £50. The Estate is copyhold of the Manor of Framingham Earl. The Tenant is under notice to quit at Old Michaelmas. Particulars and conditions of sale may be had of Mr. William Chater, Solicitor or of the Auctioneer, Lowestoft. Norfolk News - 5th & 12th August 1871 |
Houses etc. Wanted. A TENANT for the East Poringland MILL DWELLING HOUSE and LAND now occupied by Mr. Beverley. Apply to Mr. Sharpe, Solicitor, Queen Street, Norwich. Norfolk News - 21st September 1872 |
In Liquidation Re JOHN DRAKE PORINGLAND MILLS Near Norwich Messrs. John STANDLEY & SON are instructed by the Trustee to Sell by Auction on Monday June 16, 1873, the STOCK IN TRADE, FURNITURE & EFFECTS comprising an eight horse power Portable Steam Engine, Chestnut Horse, Luggage Cart, Mill Cart, quantity of Oats, Bean Meal, Offal, Sacks etc. Household Furniture and other Effects. Sale to commence at 12 o'c punctually. Norfolk News - 14th June 1873 |
Houses etc. Wanted. A TENANT for the East Poringland MILL DWELLING HOUSE and LAND now occupied by Mr. Beverley. Apply to Mr. Sharpe, Solicitor, Queen Street, Norwich. Norfolk News - 21st September 1872 |
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O.S. Map 2008 Image reproduced under licence from Ordnance Survey |
White's 1836: Thomas Beverley, yeoman |
Bryant's map 1826: Mill |
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