Bryndu Former Toll House, Llannon, Carmarthenshire. Not Open to the Public.

Details

Accessibility:

This former toll house is located on the A476 in Llannon, Carmarthenshire. There is a bus service which passes the property. The former toll house is now privately owned and therefore not open to the public.  

Brief Description:

Originally built in the 19th century by the Three Commotts Turnpike Trust, this former toll house is now a privately owned residential property. Along with many other tollgates is South West Wales it was originally built as a means of generating public revenue for the upkeep of the roads. Tollgates were famously the target of the historical protest movement in the mid 1800s, now known as the Rebecca Riots. Details of which can be found in this article: www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/nostalgia/welsh-history-month-the-tollgate-3415361.

Further Information:

Address:

Gate House, Llannon, Llanelli SA14 6AL.

Email:

None available.

Phone:

None available.

Website:

None available.

Opening Hours:

Not open to the public.

Directions:

Located approximately 7 miles North of Llanelli. Leave Llanelli on the A476 heading towards Cross Hands. Once in the village of Llannon the toll house can be seen on the left where the road meets with the B4306.

OS SN 540091.

Transport:

Bus routes are available throughout Carmarthenshire. Buses travelling past the former toll house are 166 and 196. Detailed timetables can be found here: Bus Timetable.

For more travel information go to www.traveline.info or call 0871 200 22 33.

Amenities:

There is a large range of amenities in Llanelli including banks, a post office, shops, accommodation and eating establishments.