NHER 12246 (Monument record) - Site of smock drainage windmill and later skeleton mill

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Summary

The site of a windmill, built in 1811. It was replaced by a timber skeleton mill in the early 20th century. This is no longer standing but remains are likely to be in situ.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Location

Map sheet	TG32SE
Civil Parish	BARTON TURF, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

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Probable site of the Black Mill, constructed in 1811 with machinery brought from a mill in Lincolnshire.
It had 4 cloth sails, and an antiquated water wheel beside it.
Information from (S1).

See NHER 49024 for possible alternative site.
E. Rose (NLA), 30 October 2006.

NHER 49024 has now been revoked. This record has been re-mapped from TG 35702311 to correct position.
A. Yardy (HES), 27 October 2011.

Associated Sources (2)

--- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
<S1> SNF56706 Archive: Bolingbroke family. 1300's-1960. Bolingbroke Collection. Norfolk Record Office.

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

DRAINAGE MILL (19th Century to World War Two - 1811 AD to 1940 AD)

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Barton Turf (Parish Summary)

Record last edited

Oct 27 2011 12:04PM