| Entry Type | Corporate |
| Corporate Name | Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike Trust |
| Place | Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield |
| Epithet | turnpike trust |
| History | ln 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 maintaining 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). |
| Authorised Form of Name | Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike Trust |
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