Sunday 5 January 2020

Buckingham and Towcester Turnpike (A413)

The road was turnpiked in 1824; in 1875 it was decided that it should continue to be turnpiked until the 1st November 1878. 

Toll Gates Buckingham to Towcester (South to North)

1

1/4 mile S.W. of Akeley (A413) at the junction with the side road to Stowe, marked with a separate side bar (SP 702 373).

2

The Lillingstone Dayrell gate was at the junction of another side road in the direction of Stowe
(SP 700 397). Presumably with side bar.  At the White House.

Notice of auction of tolls for both the above gates appeared in the Bucks Herald in July 1842 and
August 1844.

3

Lillingstone Lovell side

Mentioned in Gulland

At the junction with the lane leading to Lillingstone Lovell.
SP707 407

 4

Whittlebury (Forest Side)

OS 1st Series

Upon entering the village of Whittlebury, at the bridleway just before the hotel entrance. Presumably there was a side gate across the former footpath or track.      SP 693 434

5

Whittlebury (Lord's Field)

OS 1st Series

On leaving the village, at the right turn to Heathencote. SP 693 446
Presumably there was a side gate across the road to Heathencote.


From along the turnpike
 
Old Gaol, Buckingham. Turnpike start

Turnpike through Maids Moreton
Turnpike milestone at Buckingham Arms, Maids Moreton (see also below)
Turnpike through Akeley











Turnpike through Whittlebury









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