The Turnpike
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The Turnpike
Image: © Simon Carey Taken: 24 Oct 2008
Former toll cottage on the modern B2139 at Houghton Bridge. The turnpike itself was opened in 1813 taking over the old route from Whiteways Lodge via the 14th century Houghton Bridge to a point south of Amberley. From here a new road was constructed to Storrington that by-passed the grounds of Parham House to the south which enabled the owners to close the old road that ran next to the house to the north. The current B2139 follows the entire route today. Beyond the cottage is the railway bridge next to Amberley station.
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Image Location
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