Stroud, Butter Row, The Old Pike House 1925
Photo ref: 77568
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In days gone by there was a gate across the road at this point which barred the way to passers-by, who could only proceed on payment of a toll. These payments were collected at the toll, or pyke, house, the octagonal, Gothic-style building pictured here. Above the doorway is the list of 'Tolls authorised to be taken at this gate. For any drove of oxen, cows...one halfpenny.'

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My ancestor Henry Fisher lived here according to the 1881 census with his wife Amelia and their 10 children! He was a maltster, so I will have to research breweries.