Gunville Gatehouse, Romsey
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Gunville Gatehouse, Romsey
Image: © Mike Faherty Taken: 13 Nov 2008
Typical C19 simple toll house, with hexagonal front bay & viewing windows (to see who is on their way). Blue plaque records that it was built in 1864 by the LSWR to serve the Southampton Turnpike, relocated from nearby Broadlands.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.987869
Longitude
-1.48892