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Tollhouses in bangor were operated by the Caernarfonshire Turnpike Trust.

Telford persuaded the Holyhead Road Commission to buy out the seven Turnpike Trusts between Shrewsbury and Holyhead for the A5.

Caernarfon Road (Junction with penchwintan)
Opened: 1837
Closed: c1889 (when County Councils took over responsibility for roads)
Demolished: 1937
 

High Street (Junction with Friars Road)



c1840