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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D365
TitleChesterfield-Hernstone Head (Peak Forest) Turnpike Trust
Datec1655-c1890
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorChesterfield-Hernstone Head (Peak Forest) 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 were transferred to county councils (non-main roads followed in 1894).
Custodial HistoryThese records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in February 1966.
Organisation Sub-TypeTurnpike trusts and bridge trusts
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").
TermTurnpike roads
Roads
Business
Places
Place (click for further details)Type
Chesterfield 
Peak Forest 
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