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Do you recall the old windmill at Northam? 28th November 1952

Northam windmillMemories of the old windmill which once stood off the road between Northam and Appledore, have been revived in the minds of older residents in the Northam district by the recent demolition of Chanter's Folly.

In 1922, the late Mr G H Cork of Watertown Farm, Appledore, on whose land the mill stood, contracted with Mr Jim Beer, of Appledore, for the tower to be taken down.  Mr George Cawsey had owned the field when an attempt had been made to blow up the tower and a portion had landed on the roof of Knapp House.

Asked if he thought Windmill Lane, Northam had taken its name from this old windmill, Mr Cork said he thought it was unlikely although of course, the mill had been visible from that road.

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