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Latitude: 51.2743 / 51°16'27"N
Longitude: -0.1534 / 0°9'12"W
OS Eastings: 528906
OS Northings: 154411
OS Grid: TQ289544
Mapcode National: GBR JHP.41C
Mapcode Global: VHGS4.978H
Plus Code: 9C3X7RFW+PJ
Entry Name: Weighbridge Cottage
Listing Date: 31 March 1977
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1029092
English Heritage Legacy ID: 289376
ID on this website: 101029092
Location: Merstham, Reigate and Banstead, Surrey, RH1
County: Surrey
District: Reigate and Banstead
Electoral Ward/Division: Merstham
Parish: Non Civil Parish
Built-Up Area: Redhill
Traditional County: Surrey
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Surrey
Church of England Parish: Merstham
Church of England Diocese: Southwark
Tagged with: Cottage
LONDON ROAD NORTH
1.
5388
(East Side)
Merstham
Weighbridge Cottage
TQ 25 SE 23/205
II
2.
Erected by Sir Edward Banks between 1803 and 1805 as the weigh and toll-house
of the Croydon, Merstham and Godstone Iron Railway (1805-59) which was an extension
of the Surrey Iron Railway (1801-1846) said to be the first public railway in
the world. The railway comprised trucks pulled by a single horse and brought
Merstham stone to Croydon and Wandsworth. The house is built of coursed square
blocks of Merstham (chalk) stone. 2 storeys, 2 windows. Tiled roof. Modern
leaded casements and a central 4-Panel door. On left return a later canted bay
with hipped roof. Modern rear additions. Surrey County Council Historic Building
plaque.
Listing NGR: TQ2890654411
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