| 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. In 1888 the responsibility for main roads were transferred to county councils (non-main roads followed in 1894). |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited in Derbyshire Record Office in February 1966. |