Merton Double-gates
| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1870 |
|---|---|
| Area | Mitcham |
| Copyright 1 | London Borough of Merton |
| Picture Reference | Mit_TomFrancis_Ln270 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Photographer / Origin of Photo | Tom Francis |
| Notes / History | Part of the old tollgate structure used on the former turnpike road. In 1755, a turnpike act authorised the "amending, widening and keeping in repair [of] the roads from Epsom through Ewell to Tooting and from Ewell to Kingston upon Thames..." This allowed landowners and turnpike trustees to erect toll-gates at points along the local highway. Vehicle owners were charged a fee before they could pass through the double-gates at Merton, or the single-gate at Colliers Wood. Levies varied according to the type of Vehicle. |
