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A lovely example of a toll house that used to be common across the country. The windows allowed the toll keeper to see people travelling along all the roads. All traffic, apart from mail coaches, had to pay the toll. Built in 1754, it was one of 5 tolls along the Pollokshaws boundary. The others were at Auldhouse Bridge, Haggs Road, Shawhill and Dovehill. Used for other purposes after tolls were abolished in 1883, including as carriage hire business and dwelling. It has lain empty since 1963. Refurbished in 1973, 2001 and with roof repairs in 2018.
Some information from http://www.pollokshaws.org.uk/Pollokshaws%20-%20A%20Brief%20History.pdf and from the plaque in the boundary wall of Pollokshaws Meothdist Church.
This toll house is lit up at night.
The cache is accessible by wheelchair, though assistance may be required for retrieval and returning the cache.
Bring tweezers, or similar, and a pen.