The Toll House, New Norfolk - TAS, Australia
S 42° 46.656 E 147° 03.400
55G E 504635 N 5263880
Built on the northern side of the River Derwent, the Toll House was erected in 1841 along with the first bridge over the river at New Norfolk.
Waymark Code: WM19J06
Location: Tasmania, Australia
Date Posted: 03/04/2024
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The toll keeper collected the toll, first from foot traffic in 1841 and then for vehicles in 1842. The money went towards paying for its construction. Toll money was collected until 1874.
It is a one-storey, octagonal building and has been used for a variety of purposes over time. Including a youth hostel, and as a centre for Tasmanian arts and crafts. It was declared a historic site in 1961.
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