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>

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1983. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1982. 104. 25-32.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 891912.

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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

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