NHER 8952 (Monument record) - Site of post medieval post mill
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Summary
This is the site of a postmill mentioned in 1784 and last used in 1892. It was blown down in a gale in 1895. It is believed that the mound may still be visible on this site.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL99NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THOMPSON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Millmound. Mill shown on (S1) and (S2).
A postmill mentioned in 1784 and last used 1892. Blown down in gale 1895.
E. Rose (NAU), 23 March 1982.
July 1982.
Apparently in corner of field surrounded by new houses on three sides (see slide by A. J. Lawson). Could not find access to it.
E. Rose (NAU), 21 July 1982.
See (S3).
E. Rose (NLA), 27 September 2004.
Associated Sources (9)
- --- SNF10312 Photograph: RH15-16.
- --- SNF89829 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Post-Medieval. Thompson.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF57204 Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TL 99 NW 20.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF8807 Slide: Various. Slide.
- <S1> SNF6047 Publication: Faden, W. and Barringer, J. C. 1989. Faden's Map of Norfolk in 1797.
- <S2> SNF54555 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1906. 1906 6" OS.
- <S3> SNF54519 Publication: Jeffery, P.. 2004. The Collegiate Churches of England and Wales.. p 234.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (3)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Jul 12 2016 4:37PM