The Old Watch House at Parkgate, near Neston, Wirral, Cheshire, UK.

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From 1799 to 1828 this small cottage was leased by the Customs service, who used it to keep an eye on local shipping at a time when smuggling was prevalent in the area. It is now a private house.

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Size: 6000px × 4056px
Location: Neston, Wirral, Cheshire, UK
Photo credit: © lowefoto / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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