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D365 - Chesterfield-Hernstone Head (Peak Forest) Turnpike Trust - c1655-c1890

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D365
Title	Chesterfield-Hernstone Head (Peak Forest) Turnpike Trust
Date	c1655-c1890
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Chesterfield-Hernstone Head (Peak Forest) Turnpike Trust
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 maintaining a road. A General Turnpike Act was passed in 1773 to speed up the Parliamentary process. In 1888 the responsibility for main roads were transferred to county councils (non-main roads followed in 1894).
Custodial History	These records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in February 1966.
Organisation Sub-Type	Turnpike trusts and bridge trusts
Related Material	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").
Term	Turnpike roads
	Roads
	Business

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Chesterfield
Peak Forest

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