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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
Q/RP
Title
Quarter Sessions (registration): Deposited Plans
Date
1729-1963
Description
Comprising:
Q/RP/1/1-404: Derbyshire Deposited Plans of Public Undertakings relating to turnpike roads, canals and public works, 1807-1864
Q/RP/2/1-322: Quarter Sessions Railway Plans, 1799-1932
The plans are arranged in two series, comprising: turnpikes, canals and public works (Q/RP/1), which were formerly classified by black numbers, and railways (Q/RP/2). Plans will normally be accompanied by a book of reference, which will include a schedule of land and landowners affected by the proposed works, together with related papers such as orders, notices etc. It is important to remember that not all works were carried out.
Level
SubFonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
Archive Creator
Derbyshire County Quarter Sessions
Administrative History
In advance of an application to Parliament to build a canal, turnpike road, railway or other public works from 1792 it was necessary for plans to be deposited with the clerk of the peace for every county through which the intended works would pass.
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