NHER 19255 (Building record) - Post medieval Toll House, Thornton's Bridge
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Summary
This single storey rendered house has a central projecting three-sided windowed bay opposite the bridge. It is marked on a map of 1826 as a Tollhouse, presumably to control the river crossing.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF51SE |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastical | TILNEY CUM ISLINGTON, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
| Civil Parish | TILNEY ST LAWRENCE, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
Toll house?
Single storey rendered house with central projecting three-sided windowed bay opposite bridge. Window in facade to each side of projection. Strongly resembles a toll house.
Visit and compiled by E. Rose (NAU), 15 June 1983.
Yes (S1) marks as Thornton's Bridge and gate with 'TB' for toll bar.
E. Rose (NLA), November 2001.
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Record last edited
Sep 25 2025 9:40AM