| Description | Papers re turnpike from Greenhill Moor, near Norton, to Hathersage and from Chesterfield to Hernstone Land Head Road, near Stoney Middleton: trustees' records, c1800-1880; treasurer's records, 1786-1880; clerk's records, 1832-1880; miscellaneous papers, 1803, 1864. |
| 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 was transferred to County Councils (non-main roads followed in 1894). The Owler Bar Trust had been wound up by 1880. |
| Custodial History | These records were deposited with Derbyshire County Council by Shipton Hallewell and Co., Solicitors of Chesterfield, in October 1906. |