NHER 1341 (Monument record) - The Thornham Composite
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Summary
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF74SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | THORNHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Windmill (disused).
Base alone survives - Ordnance Survey.
E. Rose (NAU)
Photographs in NAU show demolition of the post mill which apparently had common sails, and removal of windshaft to Bridewell Museum.
E. Rose (NAU), 19 August 1981.
The Thornham Composite.
First mill on site shown on (S1). In 1880 the body of the mill at Ringstead (NHER 1343) was brought here via Beacon Hill and erected on a roundhouse, with curb instead of post. Last used 1896.
E. Rose (NAU) 23 March 1982.
Remains now consist only of brick base about 2m high with iron ties protruding from top, and blocked door.
E. Rose (NAU) April 1987.
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF49461 Map: Ordnance Survey. 1805-1836. Ordnance Survey Map. One inch to the mile. First Edition.
- --- SNF8987 Photograph: BVK.
- --- 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. TF 74 SW 21.
- <S1> SNF4947 Map: Bryant, A.. 1826. Bryant's Map of Norfolk.
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Record last edited
Mar 30 2016 3:17PM