Umbrella Cottage, 1 Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis
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Umbrella Cottage, 1 Sidmouth Road, Lyme Regis
Image: © Jo and Steve Turner Taken: 15 Sep 2007
Grade II Listed cottage orné probably early 19th century and former gardener's cottage and/or Tollhouse. The principal structure is thought to have been built for the Lyme Regis Turnpike Trust (Charmouth to Whimple Division) in the 19th century in the form of a lodge. Pottery model indicates it was a tollhouse but it is possible that it was a lodge to Cobb House (or served both functions). Sidmouth Road Toll Gate is listed as being at this location. In January 2012 the Planning Committee recommended approval to a gravity foul sewer construction to connect Umbrella Cottage to public foul sewer within National Trust land.
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Image Location
Latitude
50.723698
Longitude
-2.945023