Building record MDO47158 - Turnpike house, Dewlish
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Summary
A toll house belonging to the Harnham, Blandford and Dorchester Turnpike Trust, and in use from 1753-4 to 1818-9.
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Full Description
(SY 78099642) Turnpike House. The Harnham, Blandford and Dorchester Turnpike Trust, set up by an Act of 1753-4, had a toll-gate at Dewlish.
At Dewlish Down, south-east of the village, a dwelling which may have been the toll-house still stands at the awkward bend
in the road. Under a renewing Act of 1818-19, the Dewlish gate was replaced by one at Fordington Moor.
(Building shown at this position on OS 1" 1811). <1-2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 13-NOV-54.
- <1.1> SDO20154 Verbal communication: Cross, J. Oral: J Cross, Dewlish Post Office.
- <2> SWX1178 Monograph: Good, R. 1966. Old Roads of Dorset. 127-8.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454615.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 7809 9642 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79NE |
| Civil Parish | Dewlish; Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 79 NE 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454615
Record last edited
Sep 22 2023 11:34AM