West
End mill c.1906
|
Shipdham
West End postmill |
|
|
West
End mill c.1906
|
|
Shipdham West End postmill stood at Shipdham Green. The 5 storey buck was set on a roundhouse and was turned to wind using a fantail set on the ladder to the buck. Four double shuttered patent sails powered one pair of 4 ft. and one pair of 4 ft. 6 ins. French burr stones, a flour mill and jumper. A bake office was also run from the site. |
To be put out APPRENTICE for Seven Years, a PARISH BOY, near eleven years of Age, always vedry healthy, bony and large for his Age.
A Sum of Money will be given with him for his Master to find him during his Service with Cloaths and Necessaries fitting for such an Apprentice. Whoever is inclined to take the said Lad are desired to apply to the next house to Mr. Abraham Bunkell's Mill at Shipdham in the county of Norfolk. Norfolk Chronicle - 30th March 1782
|
To be Sold by Auction on 8 July at the Golden Dog in Shipdham.
A capital new built post Windmill, with two pair of French stones, also a house and stables. The Premises are situate at Shipdham, are in the occupation of Mr. Bunkale, and possession may be had immediately. Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd June 1811
|
To Millers
To be Sold by Auction By THOS. JOHNSON on Monday 8 July 1811 at 4 o'c At the Golden Dog in Shipdham. A VERY desirable situation in the Milling Business consisting of all that capital new built POST WINDMILL with two pair of French Stones and all the goping geers which are in excellent condition. And a dwelling house with stable and other outhouses and a large yard to the same adjoining. The premises are situated at Shipdham, are in the occupation of Mr. Bunkale, and possession may be had immediately. Apply personally or by letter post paid to Messrs. Cooper, Attornies, East Dereham or to Mr. Stuckey, Attorney, Swaffham. Norfolk Chronicle - 22nd & 29th June 1811
|
To be Sold by Auction on 30 September at the Eagle Inn, East Dereham.
A capital new built Post Windmill, with two pair French stones, together with a dwelling house. The Premises are situate at Shipdham, and are in the occupation of Mrs. Bunkall. Possession may be had immediately. Norfolk Chronicle - 21st September 1811
|
To Millers By ZACHARIAH INGLETON On Monday 30 September instant at 6 o'c At the Eagle Inn East Dereham
A Very desirable SITUATION in the Milling Business consisting of all that capital new built post Windmill with two pair of French stones and all the going geers which are in excellent condition, and a dwelling house with stable and other outhouses and large yard to the same adjoining. Also a piece of land containing 1 rood and 20 perches (more or less). The premises are situated at Shipdham, are in the occupation of Mrs. Bunkall and possession may be had immediately. Apply personally or by letter post paid to Messrs. Cooper, attornies, Dereham., Norfolk Chronicle - 21st & 28th September 1811
|
To be Sold by Auction By Edward Clements At the Golden Dog Inn, Shipdham in the county of Norfolk On Thursday 24 August instant at 4 o'c unless sooner disposed of by Private Contract
A Capital POST WIND CORN MILL with two pair of French Stones with the going gears etc. belonging thereto. Also a substantial brick and tiled MESSUAGE with convenient outbuilding and small allotment of land adjoining. The above Estate is held under a lease for a term of 99 years whereof 62 years will be unexpired at Michaelmas next, at the annual rent of £1. 5s., is eligibly situated in the populous village of Shipdham, about 5 miles from each of the market towns of East Dereham and Watton and now in the occupation of Mr. Thomas Bunkall. Immediate possession may be had or at Michaelmas next. Apply (if by letter post paid) to Mr. John Leggatt of East Bradenham, Mr. John Catton, Shipdham, Mr. Palmer, Solr. East Dereham or the Auctioneer, Watton. Norfolk Chronicle - 12th & 19th August 1815
|
MARRIED
Yesterday se'nnight at Shipdham, Mr. Thomas Bunkall, Miller, to Miss Large only daughter of Mr. William Large, both of the same place. Norfolk Chronicle - 18th September 1815
|
To be Sold by Auction By R. Cruso On Wednesday & Thursday 12 & 13 July 1826 at 11 o'c
(Under an Execution directed to the High Sheriff of Norfolk) All the Household Furniture, Stock and Utensils etc. on the Premises of Mr. DANIEL SUDBURY, Miller and baker, Shipdham. Norfolk Chronicle - 8th July 1826
|
To be Sold by Private Contract. With Immediate Possession
A Capital WINDMILL situate in the parish of Shipdham in the county of Norfolk, with about half an acre of land well walled in. Also a good Dwelling house with two cottages, gardens, stables etc. and about 7 acres of Land (more or less) laying at a short distance therefrom. Application to be made to A. & J. Bowker & Co. Lynn. December 7, 1826. Norfolk Chronicle - 16th & 23rd December 1826
|
To be SOLD by PRIVATE CONTRACT With Possession at Lady Day next.
A Capital WIND MILL situate in the Parish of SHIPDHAM in the county of Norfolk, with about half an acre of Land well walled in. Also a good Dwelling house with one Cottage, Garden, Stable etc. and about seven acres of Land (more or less) at a short distance therefrom. The above is now in the occupation of Mr. Robert Gooch who will shew the premises. Apply to A. & J. Bowker & Co., Lynn. December 3, 1828 Norfolk Chronicle - 13th December 1828
|
SHIPDHAM
To be Sold by Private Contract. A very desirable Estate comprising a capital POST WINDMILL with Patent Sails, in thorough repair, winding herself, driving two pairs of French Stones, with Machinery and substantially built Roundhouse etc. complete, a erected Messuage together with Cottage, Barn, Stable and requisite Outbuildings conveniently situate near the Mill and Seven Acres (more or less) of superior Arable Land, the whole eligibly situate in the populous parish of Shipdham in Norfolk within 5 miles of the superior Corn Markets of East Dereham and Watton and 7 from Swaffham. The Mill, Messuage and part of the Buildings, are Leasehold for a long term of years and the rest of the Buildings and Land is Freehold. Apply to Mr. William Drake, Solr. East Dereham. Norfolk Chronicle - 23rd & 30th December 1843
|
To be Sold by Private Contract. A capital Post Windmill with patent sails and roundhouse, situated in the Parish of Shipdham in Norfolk. Leasehold for a long term of years.
Norfolk Chronicle - 30th December 1843
|
 |
Tithe map 1846 - as redrawn by Harry Apling |
Tithe Award 1846 |
||||||
No. 61 |
House, Mill & Yard |
Pasture |
0a. 0r. 35p. |
|
10s. 17s. |
5d |
To Millers, Farmers and others
To be Sold by Auction By J. H. Greenacre on Wednesday September 23, 1846 At the Bull Inn, Watton. An excellent POST WINDMILL now standing at SHIPDHAM With two pairs of French burr stones, two patent sails with all the going gear and machinery which are quite new and complete and can easiuly be removed at little expense. The above Property will be sold without any reserve. Apply to Messrs. Hambling, Mr. Henry Gridley, Solr. or the Auctioneer, East Derereham. Sale to commenmce at 6 o'c. Norfolk Chronicle & Norwich Gazette - 19th September 1846
|
SHIPDHAM.
Substantially built POST WINDMILL with brick Roundhouse and five Corn Floors. Also a convenient Messuage or Dwelling House with requisite Offices, Barn, Cottage, Stable, Outhouses and appurtenances. To be Sold by Private Contract. A capital Post Windmill with patent sails and roundhouse, situated in the Parish of Shipdham in Norfolk. Leasehold for a long term of years. Mr. Butcher is instructed to Sell by Auction at the Kings Arms Hotel, East Dereham on Friday 2nd June 1854 at 3 o'c in 2 lots. Lot 1. A most substantial and powerful post Windmill (with brick roundhouse) in a complete state of repair containing five floors, working two pair of French stones, one 4½ feet and the other 4 ft., four patent sails (new), wind shaft with iron neck, head wheel and wallower, spur wheel with iron segments, flour mill, jumper and other requisite going gears, alsoa convenient Messuage or Dwelling House standing in the Mill Yard adjoining the high road leading from Shipdham to Saham Toney, containing ... 0a. 3r. 0p. Leasehold for a term of 999 years at the annual rent of £1. 5/- 75 years only of which are now expired. Land Tax redeemed. Lot 2. Two enclosures freehold arable 7a. 0r. in occupation of Mr. Wm. Stringer and another. Apply Christopher Spanton, Solr. Attleburgh or Auctioneer, Norwich. (William Stringer to East Bradenham) Norfolk Chronicle - 13th & 20th May 1854
|
To Millers and others
SHIPDHAM SALTER & SIMPSON Sale Monday 31 May Household furniture, Stock in trade, Sharps, Middlings, Dairy seed, Barley ... (other milling items) of Elijah Wyatt a bankrupt. Norfolk Chronicle - 29th May 1858
|
To Millers and Bakers
WANTED immediately, a steady active Young Man who has been accustomed to the above Business. Apply personally to Mr. Wyatt, Shipdham Mill, Norfolk. Norfolk Chronicle - 24th November 1860
|
To Journeyman Millers
Wanted, a single steady Man who thoroughly understands his business. None need apply unless a good Stoneman. Apply to Mr. E. Wyett, Shipdham Mill. Norfolk Chronicle - 1st November 1862
|
Situations Vacant
To JOURNEYMEN MILLERS Wanted, a Man who thoroughly understands his business. Can be well recommended. Apply personally to Mr. E. Wyett, Shipdham Mill, Norfolk. Norfolk Chronicle - 1st November 1862
|
Local Bankrupt
Wyett, Elijah, Shipdham, Miller Norfolk Chronicle - 9th November 1878
|
Preliminary advertisment
SHIPDHAM, Norfolk Sale of property in Saham Weight Road late in the occupation of Elijah Wyett. Norfolk Chronicle - 9th November 1878
|
VALUABLE MILL & PROPERTY
FOR SALE or LEASE in consequence of the Bankruptcy of Mr. Elijah Wyett, the MILL, HOUSE, LAND & PREMOSES late in his occupation. Apply to Messrs. I. O. TAYLOR & SONS, Old Bank Buildings, Norwich. Norfolk Chronicle - 14th December 1878
|
Sale 29 January of land "lately in the occupation of Mr. Elijah Wyett, abutting on the road from Saham Weight to Shipdham south east ... and also land abutting the said road wesat ... and also (land) abutting on Water Lane west ...
Norfolk Chronicle - 18th & 25th January 1879
|
SHIPDHAM
Mr. Charles Henry Capon has received instructions to Sell by Auction at the Kings Arms Hotel, East Dereham on Friday 4 July at 4 for 5 o'c ... Lot 11. A POST WINDMILL with substantial Brick Roundhouse, DWELLING HOUSE, Bake Office, Outhouses, Mill Yard etc. containing 0a. 0r. 35p. situate next the road leading from Shipdham to Ashill. Also near the above, but on the opposite of the same Road is a Clay and Tiled STABLE (formerly a Cottage) with Bullock Lodges, small Barn, Yards and productive Garden adjoining situate next the said road from Shipdham to Ashill and containing 0a. 1r. 20p. YThe above are Leasehold for a term of 999 years from Octobewr 10, 1778. Immediate possession of this Lot may be had on completion of the purchase. Particulars at the Kings Arms Hotel, East Dereham, at the office of C. H. Capon, Opie Street, Norwich and of |
I. O. TAYLOR & SONS, Old Bank Buildings, Norwich. |
|
Norfolk Chronicle - 28th June 1879
|
THE HURRICANE OF SUNDAY.
SHIPDHAM The old mill rocked to and fro, but is still standing, while that at Cranworth belonging to Mr. Littleproud was overturned. Dereham & Fakenham Times - 30th March 1895
|
|
In 1897, H. W. Fysh, miller, reported that the gale of 24th March 1895, cost £40 to repair. |
|
Herbert Wm. Fysh, Shipdham, miller a\nd baker, Receiving Order May 22. |
|
NORWICH BANKRUPTCY COURT. Friday. (18th) |
|
Norwich Bankruptcy Court June 18. Watchmaker turned Miller. |
MONDAY'S THUNDERSTORM (16 July)
Shipdham As a precursor to the thunderstorm the wind blew a perfect hurricane, causing an immense cloud of dust to rise ... Then came a deluge of rain with lightning and thunder. Towads the end of the storm the electric fluid struck the mill occupied by Mr. C. Rushbrooke, bendiong the guiding rod of one of the sails and quite demolishing the winding fan and throwing the fragment to some distance. Mrs. Rushbrooke, the proprietor's mother, who was near at the time, had a most miraculous escape. Dereham & Fakenham Times - Saturday 21st July 1900
|
 |
West End mill c.1910 |
 |
O.S. Map 1882 Courtesy of NLS map images |
|
Kelly's 1879: Elijah Wyett, baker |
| 10th October 1778: Mill leasehold 1782: Abraham Bunkell, miller Faden's map 1797: Mill (Shipdham Green) 1811: Mr. Bunkall, miller June 1811: Mill advertised for sale by auction 1811: Mrs. Bunkall, miller September 1811: Mill advertised for sale by auction 1815: Thomas Bunkall, miller married Miss Large August 1815: Mill advertised for sale by auction Bryant's map 1826: Mill Greenwood's map 1826: Mill July 1826: Household furniture and stock of Daniel Sudbury, miller & baker advertised to be sold by auction December 1826: Mill advertised for sale by private contract 1828: Robert Gooch, miller December 1828: Mill advertised for sale by private contract Pigot's 1830: James Coe White, miller, Shipdham White's 1836: William Fendick, corn miller, West End 1840: William Fendick, miller,
December 1843: Mill advertised for sale by private contract White's 1845: William Fendick, corn miller, West end - left to take over East Dereham towermill September 1846: Mill advertised for sale by auction 1850: William Stringer, miller
White's 1854: William Stringer, corn miller |
| If you have any memories, anecdotes or photos please let us know and we may be able to use them to update the site. By all means telephone 07836 675369 or |
| Nat Grid Ref. TF94740713 |
Copyroight © Jonathan Neville 2004 |