| Administrative History | In the 18th century special Acts of Parliament were passed in many areas of the country establishing turnpike trusts which had powers to collect tolls in exchange for providing and main- taining a road. A General Turnpike Act was passed in 1773 to speed up the Parliamentary process. In 1888 the responsibility for main roads was transferred to county councils (non-main roads followed in 1894). Note. Plans and books of reference of turnpikes had to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. See DRO ref Q/RP 1 (“deposited plans”). This road was worked in two sections; Derby to Ashbourne (Southern Division) and Ashbourne to Hurdlow (North Division). Most of the papers relate to the Southern Division only. |
| Custodial History | The records of the turnpike from Derby through Ashbourne to Hurdlow House were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in October 1969. |