GUTTERS CLEANED AND REPAIRED • FASCIAS • SOFFITS • GUTTERING • ROOF CLEANING • CONSERVATORIES • ROOFS • GUTTER REPAIRS 24th October 2024 • The HERALD • Page 31 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES v PW Bathroom Installations Call 07778 345 124 Email: petewilliams21@hotmail.co.uk Design, Supply & Fit High Quality Bathrooms in Southampton and surrounding areas Over 20 years experience Fully Insured - Free Quotation For more pictures of our work visit: @pw_bathroom_installations PW Bathroom Installations ALL ASPECTS OF ELECTRICAL WORK UNDERTAKEN • Full Rewires • New Circuits • Consumer Unit Replacements • Electric Vehicle Charging Points • Landlord Certification • Smart Homes • Central Heating Controls 023 8089 0932 or 07534 343631 www.alnelectrical.co.uk info@alnelectrical.co.uk THE FAWLEY WINDMILL, PART 2 by Robin Somes, Fawley and Blackfield Memories All of Langdown Lodge estate was then in the charge of the Lunacy Commissioners; there lies a sad turn to the story. e estate was bequeathed by the father of the owner, William Heathcote, in 1833, divided among his 4 sons. William was the last surviving son, with all the estate devolving to him. Unfortunately, he died intestate in an asylum, with no next of kin. Following a legal case between the estate trustees and the Treasury, the High Court of Justice ruled in 1887 that the Treasury was entitled to the value of the estate; some £200,000. It’s unclear exactly when the mill stopped grinding corn. e 1881 census records George Rowden as being the miller. A copy of the Hampshire Antiquary, dated 1890, states that a mill near Winchester was the last working mill in Hampshire, several others, including Fawley’s, being no longer operational. It was demolished around that year, and the rather grand Windmill House built nearby. ere were also two wells, one by Windmill House and an older one by the windmill itself – to which we’ll return another day. e house and adjacent cottage continued in use well into the 20th century. Its resident for over 4 decades was Frederick Hewitt, a retired china merchant of considerable means, whose son became medical adviser to the Royal Family. Hewett died in 1943; a er conversion into ats, Windmill House was nally demolished in the 1960’s, when the Windmill Copse estate was built. In 1871, Wyatt – living in the nearby cottage - was again charged, this time with stealing items from Broom eld at the mill; again the case was dismissed. Broom eld said he had been in charge of the mill from February 1868, when Mr Sheppard had le , until March 1871, and had been the miller. Previously, we looked at Fawley windmill in its best years. A er the sale of household e ects in 1868, the occupant, G. Sheppard, departed; several other occupants of the mill and its surroundings are recorded. Sadly, they are known solely through their encounters with local magistrates. In May 1869, George Green – whose occupation is unknown, but he lived at the windmill – was convicted of stealing items from an Exbury blacksmith, and sentenced to two months’ imprisonment with hard labour. Later in 1869, James Wyatt was accused of attacking David Broom eld with a spade. ey rented adjoining properties, with a protracted dispute over rightful possession of some land; Broom eld had the mill house and garden – which had not been cultivated for some time – but Wyatt claimed he was the rightful tenant of the garden, having been appointed caretaker. e magistrates dismissed both men’s complaints, as they seemed equally to blame, and both had used violence. Windmill House, by E. W. Mudge Cookies Supporting The Crossings e Crossings - the Waterside’s housing and homelessness support charity – is now in its 6th year, providing dropin centres each week in Black eld, Hythe and Marchwood. is summer they joined Rotary’s Sponsored Walk in Beaulieu and ran a very well supported tombola and display at Armed Forces Day in June. As part of World Homeless Day, in October, Marchwood saw the Manna House Bakery sell limited edition cookies in support of their work and St John’s hold a co ee morning. at week also saw their second interactive display at Hythe library. Andy Clarke, Project Manager says “We love getting out and about to raise awareness, both for those we might help and also to show The Crossings stall at Armed Forces Day how people can play a part themselves... be it by donating, volunteering, or even buying a cookie!” Visit: thecrossings.org. uk for lots of useful information. WHO WAS MARY LE DULCET DE MERE Copythorne Parish History Society meets on the 4th Thursday of each month, in the main Copythorne Parish Hall at 7.30pm and welcomes anyone who wishes to go along. Entry is £2 per person. eir next meeting is on Thursday 24th October for a talk titled ‘Who was Mary le Dulcet de Mere?’ by Maggie Fenwick. Followed on Thursday 28th November for Grandparents’ Articles – take along something to share. For more information please contact Clare on: 023 8081 2167 or email: anniesapp@hotmail.com
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