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On the road from Littleborough to Todmorden.

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This hexagonal gritstone toll house between Littleborough and Todmorden stands on a natural route through the Pennines that has been used by traders for centuries. It was erected in 1824 during the second major period of turnpike construction in…

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Hebden Bridge Local History Group members investigating the turnpike road at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge. It was abandoned in 1825. .

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Hebden Bridge Local History Group members investigated the turnpike road at Mayroyd, Hebden Bridge. It was abandoned in 1825. It proved to be made entirely of apple sized sandstone.

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Toll charges shown on the board at Steanor Bottom Bar.

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The toll house was built in 1847-8, at the junction of Rochdale and Calderbrook roads. For many years the toll board was blanked out by an imitation window frame.

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The turnpike road at Summit, near the Todmorden - Littleborough border. In 1905 it became a terminus for the Rochdale Corporation Tramways.

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Looking down from its junction with Keighley Road. Going off to the right is Lees Road which was part of the original 1815 turnpike road to Keighley.
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