The Round House, Stanton Drew — Attraction in Stanton Drew

The Round House (also known as The Toll House) Is a two-storey thatched building, and is hexagonal in plan. It was built around 1793 by the West Harptree Turnpike Trust and served as a toll house when turnpikes were in use. A pouch hung on a hook over the door was used by coach drivers to pay the toll. In the 1850s it was home to the Burridge family who acted as the toll collectors until the Turnpike Trust was abolished in 1876. From 1896 to the 1940s it was lived in by Frederick Rich. It was still occupied in 2012.

On the ground floor are a kitchen and shower room, and there is a bedroom on the first floor. The total living space is 24 square meters. It has been designated as a Grade ll listed building.

Definitely a lovely looking property, but trying to take a photo is a nightmare, as there was no traffic around, it gave us time to go around it...

Adorable little house situated in the middle of a road junction, a short walk from the village of Stanton Drew and worth a quick look if you're in the area visiting the Stone Circles. The house dates from the 18th century and was originally built as a tollhouse, where payment was collected from road users on the turnpike. Since toll collections ceased in the 19th century, it has been a privately owned home, featuring a small but complete interior including a bedroom, kitchen and shower. It remains in private...

I drove past it by chance. I had to park up and take a few shots. It's a wonderful building, and though it's called the 'round house' it's actually hexagonal. This two-story, grade II listed building was built around 1793 and served as a toll house when turnpikes (toll gates) were in use. A pouch was hung on the door for the carriage drivers to deposit...