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Description: | Isolated and often distinctive buildings like this stand on many road junctions in England, and are a reminder of a method of income for the upkeep of roads. The first tollhouses, or turnpikes, were built in the mid-17th century and raised money by charging traffic to pass. | Subjects: | Crenellation Transport (Road) Outshot Toll House Street Scene Trade And Commerce | Source: | English Heritage - Viewfinder | Creator: | not known | Identifier: | http://viewfinder.english-heritage.org.u... | Language: | en | Go to resource |
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