Former turnpike cottage near Dromore
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Former turnpike cottage near Dromore
Image: © Albert Bridge Taken: 31 May 2010
The former toll house is described by the “At Risk” register thus: “Planning permission has recently been given for the restoration and extension of this early-19th century building, reputed to be the last remaining turnpike cottage in Northern Ireland. It is single-storey, T-shaped in plan with a hipped slated roof and, although in a poor state of repair for a number of years, has recently been fully boarded up. It featured previously in Buildings at Risk, Vol. 1, p. 56.” It was built for the Belfast – Newry turnpike and is alongside the present Belfast – Newry/Dublin road - now a dual carriageway.
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Image Location
Latitude
54.433103
Longitude
-6.124391