Once known as the old cedar toll bridge, this cottage and bridge date back to Tudor time. Built during the reign of Henry VIII, it formed a valuable link between two villages. Prior to the bridge, the river was a dangerous place to cross and necessitated a detour of many miles. Once the bridge was built, a small toll was charged to recover the costs of its construction.
   After five years the people using the bridge felt that the construction cost must have been more than recovered and that the toll was unfair. The Lord of the Manor, being fearful for the safety of his family should a rebellion ensue, soon revoked the toll. He drew up a contract with both villages decreeing that they would have free passage across the bridge, on the understanding that both villages would be jointly responsible for the upkeep of the bridge. With all in agreement, this is how it remains to this day.