Norfolk Mills - Sutton early tower windmill

Sutton early towermill was an early towermill, built c.1762. The mill used common sails to power 3 pairs of stones. A horse mill was also operated on the site.

To be SOLD At SUTTON near INGHAM in Norfolk
A WINDMILL with a Dwelling House and three Roods of Land, all Freehold.
The Purchaser may enter the Premises immediately.
Enquire at the said Mill.
Norwich Mercury - 7th August 1762

To be SOLD
And entered upon immediately or at Michaelmas next
A New built Brick Tower Windmill situated at Sutton near Ingham in Norfolk, with a Dwelling House and three Roods of Land, all Freehold.
For further Particulars enquire at the said Mills.
Norwich Mercury - 21st August 1762

To be Sold
And entered upon immediately or at Michaelmas next.
At SUTTON near INGHAM in Norfolk.
A New-built Brick Tower Windmill and a Dwelling House and three Roods of Land, all Freehold. It is a very good accustomed Mill, without any carriage and very well situated either for a Miller or Baker to bake his own Goods.
Enquire at the said Mill.
Norwich Mercury - 5th September 1762

To be Sold by Auction
By W. Burt from Norwich
On Tuesday 20th Day of May Inst. (unless disposed of by Private Contract of which notice will be given)
At the Sign of the Swan in Stalham, Norfolk.
All that capital Brick TOWER WINDMILL with Three Pair of Stones, Brick Granary and Horse Mill.
Also a Dwelling house and three Rood, more or less, of Freehold Land, situated in the Parish of Sutton near Stalham, all in the occupation of Samuel Smith.
The above Premises are well situated for a large Trade being near the Navigation to Yarmouth, are in excellent Repair and may be entered upon immediately.
Apply to James Smith, Stalham.
All Persons having any Demands on the Estate of Samuel Smith are desired to deliver the same immediately, that they may be discharged.
Norfolk Chronicle - 3rd & 10th May 1788

c.1762: Mill built

August 1762: Mill advertised for sale

1788: Samuel Smith, miller

May 1788: Mill advertised for sale by auction or private contract

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