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Garboldisham Post Mill

Garboldisham is Norfolk's oldest surviving post mill being built in the 1770s by James Turner, a farmer from Blo' Norton. The dates 1780 and 1789 (as well as many other dates and millers names) can be seen etched in wood or in surviving plaster. Inside the roundhouse is a small roller plant and bags of flour associated with the modern flour sales. Upstairs can be seen the machinery, much of it dating from the 1830s modernisation. All is present, including an interesting internal striking rod. Although not grinding at present it wouldn't require too much work, the sails are the main hurdle.
The mill can be viewed via appointment with the owner.
by Ashley Dace

Created: Fri, 28 Jan 2011, Updated: Sun, 6 Feb 2011


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TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - External View by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Brake Wheel and Sack Hoist by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Governor by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Tail by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Great Spur Wheel by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Internal View by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Governor and Tentering Beam by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Stones by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Great Spur Wheel by Ashley Dace
TM0080 : Garboldisham Post Mill - Roundhouse by Ashley Dace


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