Levy of tolls

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Levy of tolls using the Dartford to Northfleet turnpike road, 1760

For every Coach, Berlin, Landau, Chariot, Chaise, Calash, Caravan, Hearse, Waggon, Wain, Cart, Dray, or other carriage, drawn by six horses, or other cattle, or more, the sum of one shilling.

If drawn by two horses, or other cattle, the sum of six pence.

If drawn by one horse, or other beast, the sum of four pence.

For every horse, mare, gelding, mule or ass, laden or unladen, and not drawing, one penny.

For every drove of oxen, cows, or neat cattle, eight pence by the score, and so in proportion, for any greater or lesser number.

For every drove of calves, sheep or lambs, five pence by the score, and so in proportion, for any greater or less number.

For every drove of hogs, six pence by the score, and so on in proportion.