Thank you, Great information, that does help a lot. Regards Frank -----Original Message----- From: lanark-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:lanark-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of G Russell Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2010 1:25 PM To: lanark@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [Lanark] Toll Keeper Hi there ! (Clipped)The roads from the 18th C that connected most major Towns in Scotland were constructed as 'toll roads' - paid for by the local 'Heritors' or landowners, jointly, who were responsible for their upkeep and repair - surface and drains etc plus bridges over streams and rivers ( though they were often erected separately by public subscription )