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D685 - Chesterfield-Matlock Turnpike Trust - 1759-1899

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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D685
Title	Chesterfield-Matlock Turnpike Trust
Date	1759-1899
Description	Includes trustees' meetings minutes,1807-1880; financial records, clerks' records, maps and plans
Extent	3 boxes
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	Chesterfield-Matlock 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. ln 1888 the responsibility for main roads was transferred to county councils. (Non-main roads followed in 1894). Note Plans and books of reference of turnpikes had to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. DRO ref. Q/RP 1
Custodial History	These records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in October 1969
Organisation Sub-Type	Turnpike trusts and bridge trusts
Term	Turnpike roads
	Roads
	Business

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Place (click for further details)	Type
Chesterfield

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