Preston and Garstang Turnpike Trust Milestones

The Preston and Garstang Turnpike Trust Milestones are from the mid to later 18th century, and were erected by Preston and Garstang Turnpike Trust.  They consist of a convex triangular stone circa 1 metre high, with rounded top and a recessed panel on each of the two sides to the road.  They are lettered in cursive script.

The Preston and Garstang Turnpike Trust was established 1751.  There are now nine such milestones in unbroken sequence on the route from Fulwood to Garstang.

The one in Broughton, is now probably considered to be in Fulwood.  The cursive script indicates the following:

"To Garstang 7¾ Miles" & "To Preston 3 Miles" with "BROUGHTON" on the base beneath the panels.

Preston and Garstang Turnpike Trust Milestone at Broughton

The nearest milestone to Preston town centre would have been...

Now the milestone at Fulwood that is positioned outside the Harris ....  is now the closest one to town and is the start of the unbroken sequence of nine such milestones heading north towards Lancaster.

Toll Bar Cottage

The Toll Bar Cottage is a former Tollhouse in Broughton.  It is now used as a café. It was officially opened by the Mayor of Preston on Sunday 3rd October, 2021.  He was treated to coffee and a slice of cake. The Toll Bar Cottage Café in now serves as a Community Hub.  It has a meeting room for families, groups, which is run by the centre manager and team of volunteers in the community.

Toll Bar Cottage a former Tollhouse in Broughton

If look on the side of the building, which was still on the old route of the A6 before the Broughton bypass was created, you can see a sign that lists the past toll charges.

Tolls for the use of the turnpike road:
Broughton to Catterall 1741

for every coach, chariot, landau, berlese, chaise, calash or hearse drawn by 4 or more horses, mares, geldings
the sum of 1 shilling
and drawn by 2 or 3 horses, mares, geldings or mules
the sum of 6 pence
for every chaise or chair drawn by 1 horse, mare, gelding or mule
the sum of 3 pence
for every unladen waggon
the sum of 1 shilling
for every waggon laden with coal, caulk, turf, wood for burning or other fuels
the sum of 1 shilling
for every waggon laden with other goods or things
the sum of 2 shillings
for every unladen millstone carriage having 4 wheels
the sum of one shilling
for every laden millstone carriage having 4 wheels
the sum of 2 shillings
for every cart or other carriage than the above mentioned drawn by 1 horse, mare or gelding ask them
the sum of 1 penny
and drawn by two horses, mares, geldings or mules or asses
the sum of 2 pence
and drawn by 3 horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 3 pence
for every cart of other carriage than above mentioned laden with coal, caulk, turf, wood for burning or got other fuel drawn by 1 horse, mare, gelding, mule or ass
the sum of 1 penny
and drawn by 2 horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 2 pence
and drawn by 3 horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 3 pence
and drawn by 4 or more horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 4 pence
for every cart or other carriage than the above mentioned laden with goods or things
and drawn by one horse, mare, gelding, mule or ass
the sum of 2 pence
and drawn by 2 horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 4 pence
and drawn by 3 or more horses, mares, geldings, mules or asses
the sum of 6 pence
for every horse, mare, gelding, mule or ass unladden and not drawing
the sum of 1 penny
for every drove of oxen, cows, or meat cattle
the sum of 10 pence per score
and so in proportion for every greater or lesser number
for every drove of calves, hogs or sheep or lambs
the sum of 5 pence per score
and so in proportion for every greater or lesser number

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Further reading and sources of information

Milestone on west side of road, at north side of entrance to County Fire Brigade Headquarters in Fulwood.  Listed on the National Heritage List for England. 

https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1073566

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Preston to Garstang Turnpike Milestones - Lancashire Past

https://lancashirepast.com/2021/10/23/preston-to-garstang-turnpike-milestones/

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