The Turnpike
Introduction
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The Turnpike
Image: © Colin Smith Taken: 1 Sep 2007
Old turnpike cottage on the eastern end of Houghton Bridge where tolls would have been collected from passing travellers. Today it still takes money from travellers!
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Image Location
Latitude
50.897121
Longitude
-0.54286