Site of windmill at Sparepenny Lane, Moor End (EHER 18727)
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Summary
This post mill first appeared on a map of 1825 by Greenwood and it was gone by the time of the 2nd edition OS survey 1893.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TL 6416 3584 (29m by 35m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT SAMPFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
The field is in an elevated position but shows no evidence of a mill. Local enquiries proved negative and it does not appear on the Chapman and Andre map of Essex 1777. <1>
A windmill for corn appears on the 1st edition 25inch map but not on later editions. <2>
This post mill first appeared on a map of 1825 by Greenwood and it was gone by the time of the 2nd edition OS survey 1893. William Harrod owned/occupied the mill in 1830 - he had been in the village since 1803. It was then leased to John Thomason who was there between 1842 and 1848. After 1850 there are various millers mentioned in the village but it is not obvious which mill they were at. The last miller seems to be George Matthews who was at Moor End in 1890. <3>