NHER 18025 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval windmill and lime kiln

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Summary

A new windmill was marked at this location on Faden’s map of 1797. The mill was last used in 1892, wrecked in a gale in 1895 and demolished during World War Two. In addition, a lime kiln was noted 'near Mill Farm' in the 1850s, meaning it might have stood in this approximate vicinity.

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Map sheet TF93NW
Civil Parish WIGHTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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New windmill marked on Fadens map 1797.
New as opposed, presumably, to the mill at NHER 1113 Context 1.
Informant notes that the foundations are still visible. Demolished during World War II.
Last used 1892. Wrecked in gale 24 March 1895.
Also shown on Bryant's map 1826.
A lime kiln was noted as 'near Mill Farm' in the 1850s - information from Norfolk Industrial Archaeology Society.
E. Rose (NAU) 24 March 1982.

  • --- Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.

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Apr 13 2022 8:52AM

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