The Stoke Ferry Road mill at Wereham stood on the north side of the road to the southeast of the village. It has been assumed here that the mill was a postmill as most of the evidence points that way, however this is not proven.

The mill used patent sails to power two pairs of French burr stones and was turned to wind with a fantail.

Ipswich Journal - 1st December 1750

13 July, 1782

Norwich Consistory Court. 1784
Dated 22 June 1782
Proved 13 June 1784
Executrix:- Wife Ann Bull
All that my windmill with the Going Geers and Appurtenances thereto belonging situate and being in Wereham ... my Herediments, Lands and premises and all my Estate and Interest to my dear Wife Ann ...
Will of Richard Bull

All persons indebted to William Bull of Wereham in the county of Norfolk, Miller, are desired within one month from the date hereof to pay their respective debts to Mr. Robert Thorrold of Boughton, Mr. Joseph Bull of Fincham or Mr. Houchen of Wereham, who are empowered to give proper discharge for the same, otherwise actions at law will be commenced for the recovery thereof.

Tithe map 1841 - as redrawn by Harry Apling

On the 5th inst., aged 80, Elizabeth, - widow of the late Mr. John Oldman, miller, of Wereham.
Bury & Norwich Post - 14th March 1849

WEREHAM
To be Sold by Auction by Messrs. Casebow & Son at the Crown Inn at Stoke Ferry on Thursday 14 June 1860 at 3 o'c in lots
Lot 2.
All that Brick and Tiled Dwelling House and very substantiially-built Four-sail Mill (Patent Sails & Fantail) containing two pair of capital French grinding stones and dressing apparatus complete with Garden, convenient Yard and Outbuildings and a piece of superior Pasture Land adjoining, abutting north and west upon land of the late Mr. R. Oldman, south on the turnpike road and east upon property of Mr. J. Fryer. Containing 1a. 0r. 6p. more or less.
The above Premises are in a most excellent state of repair and for many years past the late proprietor carried on a very extensive trade thereon as a miller.
Apply to Mr. R. Carer, Boughton, Mr. Bell, Solr. or the Auctioneers, Downham Market.
Norfolk Chronicle - 19th & 26th May, 2nd & 9th June & Norfolk News - 26th May 1860

To Millers
WANTED, a good MAN
Apply to E. Barkham, Wereham, Stoke Ferry.
Lynn Advertiser - 20th January 1866

TO MILLERS
WANTED, a married man as MILLER & BAKER. Must be a good tradesman. Cottage found.
Apply to E. Barkham, Wereham, Stoke Ferry.
Lynn Advertiser - 15th June 1867

Alleged Fraud by a Bankrupt
At the Swaffham Petty Sessions, on Monday, before ...
Edmund Barkham of Wereham, Merchant, now a bankrupt ...
Lynn Advertiser - 14th March 1874

Edmund Barkham of Wereham, miller and merchant surrendered on bail charged under the act for the abolition of imprisonment for debt and the punishment of fraudulent debtors etc. with unlawfully removing his goods with intent to defraud his creditors ...
Lynn Advertiser - 21st March 1874

Sale of Granaries and Business Premises late in the occupation of Edmund Barkham ...
Lynn Advertiser - 3rd October 1874

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