Monument record MDO41987 - Toll house, Athelhampton
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Summary
A toll house built in 1843 by the Puddletown and Wimborne Turnpike Trust (1841-78). When the Trust failed in 1878 the toll house was bought by the owner of Athelhampton and extended for use as a lodge. It was occupied by gardeners and used for military purposes during World War Two. It later became derelict but has been restored.
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Full Description
The Wimborne-Puddletown Turnpike Trust operated from 1841 to 1878. The toll-house was bought by the owners of Athelhampton Hall in 1878 and then used as a Lodge. It is still extent and was recorded by measured survey. <1>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1983, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1982, 25-32 (Serial). SDO82.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 891912 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7709 9417 (6m by 6m) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SE |
| Civil Parish | Athelhampton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 SE 57
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 891912
Record last edited
Aug 22 2023 4:23PM
