What is recorded here

This bronze commemorative plaque records: The Old Watch House HM Customs Service leased this old house between 1799 and 1828 to accommodate their officers and keep watch on the local shipping. Recorded plaque organisation: Parkgate Heritage Trail The Parkgate Society.

The Old Watch House served as a critical surveillance point for HM Customs Service from 1799 to 1828, facilitating the monitoring of local shipping activities to prevent smuggling and ensure tax compliance.

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