Turnpike Trusts

The deeds listed here are conveyance by the Trusts of sections of road stopped up owing the alterations and diversions, and also of the sites of Toll Houses. The last conveyance of the former type is dated 1838 and the first of the latter 1852.

NEW CHAPEL, LINDFIELD AND BRIGHTON TRUST

Conveyance of old stopped-up roads:

p 22

20 Dec 1826 In Lindfield 'registered' 21 Dec 1826.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Gibbs Crawford of Paxhill Park (Lindfield).

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 523

20 Nov 1884 'Lodge Toll Gate House', Keymer Enrolled 22 Nov 1884.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William Henry Campion of Danny Park, Hurstpierpoint, esq.

p 525

20 Nov 1884 Hapstead in Ardingly Enrolled 22 Nov 1884.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Lord Arthur William Hill of Wakehurst Place, Ardingly.

p 527

20 Nov 1884 in Ditchling Enrolled 22 Nov 1884.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Mentor Mott of Brighton, esq.

Plan. 4½ x 6½. No scale given.

p 529

20 Nov 1884 Hill House, Tollgate, Patcham and Preston Enrolled 22 Nov 1884.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Edward Cholmeley Dering of Surrenden, Dering, Kent, Bart. and George Edwardes Dering of 1 Brick Court, Temple.

3. Dame Eliza Sophia Frances Ogle of Withdean Court.

p 531

20 Nov 1884 Ditchling South Tollgate Enrolled 22 Nov 1884.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Trustees of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act, 1871.

p 533

9 Jan 1885 Wallege Lane, Worth Enrolled 15 Jan 1855.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Curtis Miranda Lampson of Rowfant (Worth).

p 535

9 Jan 1885 Cleavewaters, Wivelsfield Enrolled 15 Jan 1885.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Albert Freeman of Brighton, gent and William Kensett of Ditchling, valuer, and William Hammond of Keymer, farmer.

HORSHAM AND CRAWLEY TRUST

Conveyances of old stopped-up roads:

p 25

10 Oct 1827 in Beeding Enrolled 23 Nov 1827.

Exchange.

1. Trustees.

2. Thomas Broadwood of Holmbush (Beeding), esq.

p 27

10 Oct 1827 in Beeding Enrolled 20 Dec 1827.

Exchange.

1. Trustees.

2. Robert Aldridge of New Lodge (Beeding).

p 42

17 Sept 1829 in Beeding Enrolled 30 Apr 1830.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Thomas Broadwood of Holmbush, Beeding, esq.

FLIMWELL AND HASTINGS TRUST

Conveyances of old stopped-up roads:

p 29

24 Oct 1828 in Salehurst Enrolled 29 Oct 1828.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sotherton Branthwayte Peckham Michlethwaite of Iridge Place, Salehurst.

Plan. 4" x 7½". Scale: 2 chains to inch.

p 37

24 Oct 1828 in Salehurst Enrolled 29 Oct 1828.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Hilder of Robertsbridge, Salehurst.

Plan. 4" x 15½". Scale: about 4 chains to inch.

By 'Charles Hilder, Road Surveyor, 1828'.

p 44

31 Oct 1832 in Hollington and Battle Enrolled 27 Feb 1833.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Charles Montolieu Lamb of Beauport, Hollington, bart.

Plan. 6" x 19½" (with a piece of paper stuck on as an extension). Scale: about 6 chains to inch.

'Charles Hilder Surveyor, 1832'.

p 49

31 Oct 1832 in Ticehurst Enrolled 27 Feb 1833.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Richard Wetherell of Pashley, Ticehurst.

Plan. 5" x 12½". Scale: 4 chains to inch.

'Charles Hilder Surveyor, 1832'.

p 119

3 Mar 1835 in Ticehurst Enrolled 24 Mar 1835.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Richard Wetherell of Pashley, Ticehurst.

Plan. 4" x 11½". Scale: 4 chains to inch.

'C S Richardson Surveyor, 1835'.

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 357

15 Oct 1870 'Clappers' at Robertsbridge, Salehurst Enrolled 26 Oct 1870.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Adams of Hurst Green, Etchingham, wine and spirit merchant.

p 403

25 Oct 1875 Hastings Hill Gate Enrolled 16 Nov 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. George Edmed of Hastings.

p 506

28 Oct 1880 Virgin's Lane, Battle Enrolled 3 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Harry George, Duke of Cleveland of Battle Abbey.

p 508

28 Oct 1880 Robertsbridge Town, Salehurst Enrolled 3 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Hilder of Robertsbridge, Salehurst.

p 510

28 Oct 1880 'Blackhorse' in Battle Enrolled 3 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Archibald Lamb of Beauport, bart.

p 512

28 Oct 1880 Hurst Green Toll House, Salehurst Enrolled 3 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Sharnborne Nathaniel Micklethwait of Iridge Place, Salehurst.

BRIGHTON, SHOREHAM AND LANCING TRUST

Conveyances of old stopped-up roads:

p 54

10 Jun 1834 in Aldrington Enrolled 16 Jun 1834.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Hugh Fuller of Portslade.

p 123

30 May 1835 in New Shoreham Enrolled 22 Jun 1835.

Exchange.

1. Trustees.

2. George Buckwell of Brighton, timber merchant.

p 133

30 May 1835 in Kingston-by-Sea Enrolled 22 Jun 1835.

Exchange.

1. Trustees.

2. William Pennington Gorringe of Southwick.

Plan. 5½" x 13". No scale given.

BROYLE PARK GATE TO BATTLE TRUST

Conveyances of old stopped-up roads:

p 141

13 Sept 1838 in Battle Enrolled 25 Oct 1838.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Robert Watts of Battle, esq.

Plan. 11" x 3". No scale given.

p 143

13 Sept 1838 in Battle Enrolled 25 Oct 1838.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Shaw of Battle, farmer.

Plan. 11" x 3". No scale given.

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 359

31 Oct 1871 North Trade Toll House, Battle Enrolled 22 Nov 1871.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry George Powlett, Duke of Cleveland, KG.

p 361

31 Oct 1871 Amberstone Toll Gate, Hailsham Enrolled 22 Nov 1871.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir James Duke of Laughton Lodge, Laughton, bart.

p 363

31 Oct 1871 'Ninfield Gates', Ninfield Enrolled 22 Nov 1871.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Major Roger Montagu North of Hastings.

p 365

31 Oct 1871 Laughton Gate, Laughton Enrolled 22 Nov 1871.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Willett of Lewes, esq.

p 367

31 Oct 1871 Laughton Gate, Laughton Enrolled 22 Nov 1871.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Attree of Ditchling, esq.

STONEGATE TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 312

29 Oct 1852 Stonegate in Ticehurst Enrolled 1 Nov 1852.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Samuel Smith of Wadhurst, carpenter and builder.

p 314

29 Oct 1852 Stonebank in Burwash Enrolled 1 Nov 1852.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Alfred Beale of Hawkhurst, Kent, plumber and glazier.

RINGMER AND HURST GREEN TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 316

9 Oct 1855 Churchgate, Burwash Enrolled 24 Jan 1856.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Joseph Gould of the Rectory of Burwash.

p 320

18 Dec 1866 Swinggate, Burwash Enrolled 27 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Philcox of Burwash, gent.

p 322

18 Dec 1866 Towngate, Burwash Enrolled 27 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Philcox of Burwash, gent.

p 324

18 Dec 1866 in Ringmer Enrolled 28 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Charles Gaunt of Isfield and Rev Christopher Dodson of Perton Mewsey (Hants).

p 328

18 Dec 1866 'Wheelgate', Burwash Enrolled 28 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Crossingham, the Elder of Burwash, blacksmith.

p 330

18 Dec 1866 in Etchingham Enrolled 28 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Robert Gilbe Barton of Etchingham.

p 332

18 Dec 1866 'Swyffe Gate', Heathfield Enrolled 1 Jan 1867.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Joseph Colling of 55 Colebrook Row, Islington, Middlesex.

p 334

18 Dec 1866 'Shortgate' in Laughton Enrolled 11 Jan 1867.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Abel Smith of Woodhall Park, Hertford, esq, and Samuel Whitbread of Cardington, Bedford, esq.

'at the request and by the direction of The Right Honorable Henry Thomas, Earl of Chichester'.

WESTERHAM AND EDENBRIDGE TRUST (KENT)

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 317

1866 Cotchford, Hartfield Enrolled 5 Nov 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henrietta Cooper of 44 Sussex Square, Brighton.

Plan. 3" x 6". No scale or compass point given.

OFFHAM TO WITCH CROSS TRUST

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 326

18 Dec 1866 Witchcross Gate, Maresfield Enrolled 28 Dec 1866.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Mortimer of Pippingford Lodge, Maresfield.

MALLING TO WITCH CROSS TRUST

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 338

18 Dec 1866 Malling Gate, Ringmer Enrolled 30 Jan 1867.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Charles Henry Gatty of Felbridge, Nr East Grinstead, esq.

SHIPLEY TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 340

18 Nov 1867 in Shipley Enrolled 21 Nov 1867.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Summersell of Shipley, builder.

p 343

18 Nov 1867 Coolham Green, Shipley Enrolled 21 Nov 1867.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Thomas Stephney of Shipley, farmer.

ALFORD BARS AND NEWBRIDGE TRUST

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 354

30 Oct 1867 Loxwood Gate, Wisborough Green Enrolled 21 Nov 1867.

Conveyance.

1. Trustees.

2. James Overington of Loxwood, Wisborough Green, labourer.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS TO UCKFIELD TRUST

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 369

5 Nov 1872 Crowborough Cross, Buxted Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Spearpoint of Crowborough, innkeeper.

Plan. 6" x 11½". Scale: 16 feet to inch. No compass point.

HORSEBRIDGE AND HOREHAM TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 372

6 Nov 1872 'Mount Ephraim', Framfield Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Benjamin Barton of Framfield, farmer.

Plan. 10½" x 8". Scale: about 26 feet to inch.

p 375

6 Nov 1872 'Crumblebridge', Willingdon Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William, Duke of Devonshire.

Plan. 6" x 10". Scale: 20 feet to inch. No compass point.

p 378

6 Nov 1872 Horeham Road, Hellingly, and Waldron Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Percival Hart Dyke, bart of Lullingstone Castle, Kent.

Plan. 10" x 8". Scale: 30 feet to inch. No compass point.

p 381

6 Nov 1872 Horsebridge, Hellingly Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William Lamb Taylor of Summer Hill in Mayfield, farmer.

Plan. 10½" x 8". Scale: 15 feet to inch. No compass point.

p 384

6 Nov 1872 in Hailsham Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2.. James Ingram of Ades in Chailey, esq.

Plan. 9" x 8". Scale: 20 feet to inch. No compass point.

p 387

6 Nov 1872 in East Hoathly Enrolled 12 Nov 1872.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Colgate Holman of East Hoathly, surgeon.

'Easthothly', Toll House in East Hoathly.

Plan. 10" x 8". Scale: 15 feet to inch. No compass point.

BEACH DOWN TO HEATHFIELD AND ROBERTSBRIDGE TO HOOD'S CORNER TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 390

31 Oct 1874 Netherfield Tollgates, Battle, Hood's Corner Tollgates, Dallington Enrolled 6 Nov 1874.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Bertram, Earl of Ashburnham.

p 392

31 Oct 1874 Cade Street, Heathfield Enrolled 6 Nov 1874.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Charles William Blunt of Heathfield Park, bart.

p. 394

31 Oct 1874 Cold Harbour Gates, Salehurst Enrolled 6 Nov 1874.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Mary Ellis Hilder of Robertsbridge, widow, and John Hilder, the Younger, miller, trustees under the will of John Hilder, the Elder deceased.

SAINT LEONARD'S AND SEDLESCOMBE TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 396

1 Aug 1874 John's Cross, Mountfield Enrolled 5 Jan 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William Rushton Adamson of Rushton Park, Mountfield. Plan. 12" x 47". Scale: 2 chains to inch. No compass point.

p 412

18 Nov 1875 Level Gate, Battle Enrolled 25 Nov 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Watts of Battle, esq.

HOLLINGTON AND HASTINGS TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites :

p 399

29 Oct 1875 Tivoll Tollgate, Hastings Enrolled 3 Nov 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Charles Gilbert Eversfield of Denne Park, Mr Horsham.

Plan. 9" x 8". No scale given.

p 415

17 Feb 1876 Hollington Side Bar Enrolled 18 Feb 187.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Cornelius Pierson of Lee, Kent, esq and Thomas Gwinnell Johnston of Eitham, Kent, esq, trustees of Henry Collier Milward, esq, deceased.

Plan. 11" x 10½"; No scale given.

WADHURST AND WEST FARLEIGH (KENT) TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites :

p 406

13 Nov 1875 PellGreen, Wadhurst Enrolled 24 Nov 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. George Campion Courthope of Whiligh, Ticehurst, esq.

p 409

13 Nov 1875 Slade, Lamberhurst Enrolled 24 Nov 1875.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Edward Hussey of Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, esq.

KIPPING'S CROSS AND PLIMWELL (KENT) TRUST

Conveyance of old Toll House site:

p 420

6 Apr 1876 Beult Bridge, Lamberhurst Enrolled 11 Apr 1876.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Edward Hussey of Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst.

BRIGHTON, CUCKFIELD AND WEST GRINSTEAD TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites :

p 423

30 Dec 1876 Cross Posts Gate, Bolney Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Martin Holman of Hurstpierpoint, esq.

p 425

30 Dec 1876 Crawley North Gate, Ifield Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev Matthew Hughes George Buckle of Elsingham Vicarage, Northumberland.

p 427

30 Dec 1876 'Champions Gate', Cowfold Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev John Goring of Wiston Park.

p 429

30 Dec 1876 Oakendean Gate, Cowfold Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. George Norton of 2 Gloucester Place, Hyde Park, Middlesex,. [ ]

p 431

30 Dec 1876 Hand Cross, Cuckfield Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev John Oliver Williams Haweis of Slaugham.

p 433

30 Dec 1876 Stonepound, Clayton Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William Henry Campion of Danny Park, Hurstpierpoint, esq.

p 435

30 Dec 1876 Slough Green, Cuckfield Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Dearden of Nymans, Cuckfield, esq.

p 437

30 Dec 1876 Crawley South, Ifield Enrolled 8 Jan 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Wright of Crawley, farmer.

STORRINGTON AND WISTON TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites: [ ]

p 439

1 Nov 1877 in Wiston Enrolled 2 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev. John Goring of Wiston Park.

p 442

1 Nov 1877 Marehill, Pulborough Enrolled 2 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Walter Bartellot Bartellot, bart MP of Stopham House, Pulborough.

p 445

1 Nov 1877 in Washington Enrolled 2 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. George Sandham of Rowdell, Washington, major general.

MAYFIELD AND WADHURST TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites

p 448

31 Oct 1877 Butchers Cross, Mayfield Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Samuel Hughes of Skippers Hill in Mayfield, esq.

p 451

31 Oct 1877 Dudsland, Mayfield Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir George Rendlesham Prescott of Isinghurst in Mayfield, bt

p 454

31 Oct 1877 Sleeches Cross, Frant Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Percy Ashburnham of Shernfold Park (Frant).

Plan. Oiled silk. 14" x 11". Scale: 8 feet to inch. No compass point. (Plan ref: QDD/76)

p 461

31 Oct 1877 in Wadhurst Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Robert Watson Smyth of Wadhurst Castle, Wadhurst, esq.

Plan. 4½" x 6". No scale given.

p 465

31 Oct 1877 in Wadhurst Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Robert Watson Smyth of Wadhurst Castle, esq.

p 468

31 Oct 1877 Burnt Lodge Lane, Ticehurst Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. James Brissenden of Broomden, Ticehurst, farmer.

p 471

31 Oct 1877 Upper Gate, Ticehurst Enrolled 10 Nov 1877.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Noakes of Ticehurst, gent.

p 474

27 Dec 1877 Mark Cross, Rotherfield Enrolled 7 Jan 1878.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Hayne, 11 London Street, Fenchurch Street, Middlesex, esq.

Plan. 6" x 5½". No scale given.

p 477

6 Feb 1878 Langton, Speldhurst (Kent) Enrolled 19 Feb 1878.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John James Barrow of Holmwood, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, esq.

p 480

6 Feb 1878 Hartfield Gate, Hartfield Enrolled 21 Feb 1878.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Thomas Killick of Hartfield, grocer and draper.

p 483

31 Oct 1877 Forest Row Gate Enrolled 22 Feb 1878.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. William Wells of Forest Row, gent.

LEWES, EASTBOURNE AND HAILSHAM TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 486

18 Feb 1879 Southeram Gate, South Malling, Firle Gate, West Firle Enrolled 19 Feb 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Charles, Viscount Gage.

p 489

18 Feb 1879 Beddingham Gate, West Firle Enrolled 19 Feb 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Henry Bouverie William Brand of Glynde, Speaker of the House of Commons.

p 492

18 Feb 1879 Polegate Toll House, Hailsham Enrolled 19 Feb 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Caleb Diplock of Eastbourne, wine and spirit merchant.

Plan. 10" x 5". Scale: 16 feet to inch. No compass point.

p 495

18 Feb 1879 Milton Toll House, Wilmington Enrolled 19 Feb 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. John Alexander Mainley Cope, 4 Victoria Street, Westminster, gent and Alexander Dundas Ross Cochrane Wisheart Baillie of 26 Wilton Crescent, Middlesex.

3. Mortimer Baron Sackville.

Plan. 12½" x 8". No scale given.

BRIGHTON AND NEWHAVEN TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites:

p 501

18 Dec 1879 Roedean, Rottingdean Enrolled 22 Dec 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Gathorne Viscount Cranbrook and Ralph Pelham Nevill of Birling Manor, Kent. (Trustees of the Earl of Abergavenny's Estate Act, 1871.)

p 504

20 Nov 1879 Hodden, Piddinghoe enrolled 31 Dec 1879.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Jeremiah Long, 50 Marine Parade, Brighton, esq.

STORRINGTON AND BALL'S HUT TRUST

Conveyances of old Toll House sites :

p 514

2 Nov 1880 Heberden, Madehurst Enrolled 19 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Charles John Fletcher of Dale Park, Madehurst.

p 517

2 Nov 1880 Clay Lane, Storrington Enrolled 19 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Sir Robert Joseph Phillimore and Rev George Lewis Wilmot Horton.

p 520

29 Nov 1880 Houghton Bridge, Houghton Enrolled 30 Nov 1880.

Release.

1. Trustees.

2. Rev George Arthur Clarkson of Amberley.

3. Richard Holmes, Robert Nathaniel Cecil George Baron Zouche, Alethea Newland, Colonel Henry Dixon and General Wilmot Harry Bradford ('Creditors on the said Turnpike Road').

The arrangement of deeds under the short title of the trust has been based on information derived from the Appendix to the Report of the Commissioners for inquiring into the state of the Roads (1840), and from the County Report for Sussex by the Secretary of State (1852) derived from returns made to him under 3 and 4 William IV, c80 (1833).

The consolidating act 3 George IV, c126 (1822) required trustees to enroll conveyances of land of stopped-up roads with the Clerk of the Peace, and a model form is given in 4 George IV, c95 (1823). (Note also the consolidating act 5 and 6 William IV, c50, 1835).

The power to alter roads was generally incorporated into the local acts under which the trusts acted, but the duty of enrolling deeds of conveyance with the Clerk of the Peace was not necessarily included.