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Summary

Tollman's Shelter is a small stone structure dating from c.1823. It is built into the bank, with a turf covered barrel vault roof. It once had a hearth and flue to provide heat. It was last used as a shelter by the Home Guard during the Second World War.

Location

Protected Status

• Listed Building (II) 1096649: OLD TOLL HOUSE

Other References/Statuses

• Old DCC SMR Ref: SX97NW/26
• Old Listed Building Ref (II)

Monument Type(s) and Dates

• TOLL HOUSE (XVIII to XXI - 1751 AD to 2009 AD)

Full description

Everett, A. W., 1947 - 1949, Toll Huts at Teignmouth, 200-202 (Article in Serial). SDV338487.

A toll hut stands near the 2-mile stone on Teignmouth-Haldon-Exeter road. It is a small square structure of local red conglomerate once used during the day by road toll collectors. A little over 2m square and standing over 2m high, it has a central arched doorway. Of three similar structures in the parish not found elsewhere it is in the best condition although it is obscured by the bank into which it is built. In need of minor work to ensure its preservation.

Kanefsky, J., 1984, Devon Toll Houses, 37 (Pamphlet). SDV349663.

Devon County Council, 1993, Repair of Tollman's Shelter, Higher Exeter Road, Teignmouth (Un-published). SDV366078.

Tollman's Shelter is a small stone structure dating from c.1823. It is built into the bank, with a turf covered barrel vault roof. It once had a hearth and flue to provide heat. It was last used as a shelter by the Home Guard during the Second World War.
Repairs to the shelter were carried out in 1993 including rebuilding the front wall which had partially collapsed.

Google, 2024, Google Streetview (Website). SDV365836.

Shelter, now overgrown, visible in bank opposite the entrance to Hi Heather.

Historic England, 2024, National Heritage List for England, 1096649 (National Heritage List for England). SDV365835.

Old Toll House, Higher Exeter Road. Circa 1823. Very small stone shelter built onto the earth bank on roadside, revealing only the front which is of red sandstone ashlar with pointed or round-arched doorway, the voussoirs having been badly weathered. The interior is stone lined and the roof vaulted. There was formerly a toll gate here.
Date first listed: 21st March 1985

Dudley, E., Undated, Toll Box - Exeter Road (Worksheet). SDV309649.

A 'sentry box' shelter for toll collection. Sandstone blocks, earth and turf roof. Internal corner chimney

Sources / Further Reading

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds: none recorded

Associated Events: none recorded

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