Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Sandwich Toll Bridge
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
1. Sandwich Toll Bridge Marker
Tolls were collected for crossing this bridge from 1759 to 1977. Prior thereto ferry rights existed from 1127. The last toll was collected on 30th September 1977 from the Mayor, Councillor Mrs Jane Du Boulay
Erected 1977.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 1977.
Location. 51° 16.543′ N, 1° 20.513′ E. Marker is in Sandwich, England, in Kent. It is on High Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 High St, Sandwich, England CT13 9EA, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is in the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Richborough Port (here, next to this marker); Richborough Transit Camp (here, next to this marker); St Peter's Church and the Mayflower Pilgrims from Sandwich (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Sandwich War Memorial (about 150 meters away); St Peters Church (about 150 meters away); Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL (about 150 meters away); St Clement's Church (about 240 meters away); Medieval Corn Market and the Guildhall (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandwich.
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Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
2. Sandwich Toll Bridge Marker
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
3. Toll Charges (1905)
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
4. Sandwich Toll Bridge
The Wrench, circa 1907
5. The Barbican
This is the exterior side of the gate, and shows part of the bridge for which the toll was collected.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 181 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 18, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. 5. submitted on May 19, 2024. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
