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D7 - Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike Trust - 1826-1875

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D7
Title	Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike Trust
Date	1826-1875
Description	Trustees' order books and minutes, 1826-1875; ledger and cash book, 1854-1874; mortgage records, 1829-1873
Extent	6 volumes
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike Trust
Administrative 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).
Custodial History	These records were deposited with Derbyshire County Council by Shipton Hallewell and Co., Solicitors of Chesterfield, in October 1906.
Organisation Sub-Type	Turnpike trusts and bridge trusts
Language	English
Related Material	Plans and books of reference of turnpikes had to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. See DRO ref. Q/RP1 ("deposited plans").
Term	Turnpike roads
	Roads
	Business
Archivist Note	Collection level description amended by Ben Webster, 11/11/2011. Title amended in compliance with ISAD(G), 11/11/2011. Formerly "Derby, Duffield, Wirksworth and Sheffield Turnpike".