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Puddle Hill Turnpike

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by Rita Swift

In April 1873 it was announced that the "Pike", between Dunstable and Hockliffe known as the Puddlehill Gate, was to be abolished along with some others but not the one on the south side of Dunstable. Fortunately as with many large properties, it was placed in the hands of Mr W H Derbyshire the auctioneer who advertised the sale in the local paper. Interesting details are therefore preserved.

29 October 1873

Near Hockliffe, Beds

MR. W. H. DERBYSHIRE has been favoured with instructions from

the Trustees of the Puddle-Hill Turnpike Trust

TO SELL BY AUCTION

At the "White Horse" Inn, Hockliffe, on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH, 1873

At 3 o'clock precisely, the whole of the

BUILDING MATERIALS

Comprising the PUDDLE-HILL TOLL-GATE HOUSE and COTTAGE adjoining with the Gates, Posts, Notice Board, Fencing, Pump, and all internal fittings.

In one or more Lots.

The above Buildings are Brick-built and Slated, fitted with copper, oven and boiler, and other grates, sinks, and other conveniences, and having been erected only a few years can be easily removed and converted into three excellent cottages.

Conditions will be produced at the time of sale, and further particulars may be obtained of C. S. BENNINGS, Esq., Clerk of the above Trustees,

or of the AUCTIONEER, both of Dunstable.

Dunstable Puddle Hill Turnpike Trust by Rita Swift, 2005

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