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Plaque name
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Toll House
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Type
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Blue commemorative plaque
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Area
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Littleborough and Pennines
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Address
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6 Church Street, Littleborough OL15 8AU
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Description
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Summary of tolls on the Blackstone Edge Turnpike Road from the Act of 1735. The toll prices were displayed on a board above the door.
• Every drove of calves, hogs, sheep or lamb – 5 pennies.
• Every drove of dren or neat cattle per score – 10 pennies.
• Every coach drawn by 6 horses or more – 2 shillings.
• Every horse, mule or ass laden or unladen – 1 penny.
• Every waggon or carriage with 2 wheels – 1 shilling.
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Years marked
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1824
