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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D5
TitleDuffield to Sheffield Turnpike Trust
Date18th-20th cent
DescriptionCorrespondence, accounts, deeds and other papers relating to the operation of the trust, mainly 19th cent. Also includes some documents relating to other turnpikes.
Extent4 boxes
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorDuffield to Sheffield Turnpike Trust
Administrative HistoryIn 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).
Custodial HistoryThese records were deposited with Derbyshire County Council by Shipton Hallewell and Co., Solicitors of Chesterfield, in October 1906.
Organisation Sub-TypeTurnpike trusts and bridge trusts
LanguageEnglish
Related MaterialPlans and books of reference of turnpikes had to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. See DRO ref Q/RP 1 ("deposited plans").
TermRoads
Turnpike roads
Business
AcknowledgementsBox-listed by volunteer Roger Jennens.
Archivist NoteCollection level description amended by Ben Webster, 11/11/2011. Title amended in compliance with ISAD(G), 11/11/2011. Formerly "Duffield-Sheffield Turnpike".
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