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Berney Arms Norfolk.
Berney Arms situated on the bank of the river Yare, near Great Yarmouth (Norfolk).
The windmill was built in 1865 for Reedham Cement company by Millwrights Stolworthy. It was initially used to grind cement clinker using chalk/clay from local area's brought to the mill by Wherry. The material was fired in nearby kilns and the product clinker ground in the mill.
Cement production ceased in 1880 and in 1883 the mill was converted with a drainage scoop to drain the surrounding marshland.
The mill closed in 1948 when replaced by motor pumps.
Berney Arms is a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of English Heritage, and has undergone lengthy restoration.
Berney Arms Norfolk.
Berney Arms situated on the bank of the river Yare, near Great Yarmouth (Norfolk).
The windmill was built in 1865 for Reedham Cement company by Millwrights Stolworthy. It was initially used to grind cement clinker using chalk/clay from local area's brought to the mill by Wherry. The material was fired in nearby kilns and the product clinker ground in the mill.
Cement production ceased in 1880 and in 1883 the mill was converted with a drainage scoop to drain the surrounding marshland.
The mill closed in 1948 when replaced by motor pumps.
Berney Arms is a Scheduled Ancient Monument under the care of English Heritage, and has undergone lengthy restoration.