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…
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.
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.