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D5 - Duffield to Sheffield Turnpike Trust - 18th-20th cent
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5
Title
Duffield to Sheffield Turnpike Trust
Date
18th-20th cent
Description
Correspondence, accounts, deeds and other papers relating to the operation of the trust, mainly 19th cent. Also includes some documents relating to other turnpikes.
Extent
4 boxes
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
Duffield to Sheffield 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. In 1888 the responsibility for main roads was transferred to county councils (non-main roads followed in 1894).
Custodial History
These records were deposited with Derbyshire County Council by Shipton Hallewell and Co., Solicitors of Chesterfield, in October 1906.
Organisation Sub-Type
Turnpike trusts and bridge trusts
Language
English
Related Material
Plans and books of reference of turnpikes had to be deposited with the Clerk of the Peace. See DRO ref Q/RP 1 ("deposited plans").
Term
Roads
Turnpike roads
Business
Acknowledgements
Box-listed by volunteer Roger Jennens.
Archivist Note
Collection level description amended by Ben Webster, 11/11/2011. Title amended in compliance with ISAD(G), 11/11/2011. Formerly "Duffield-Sheffield Turnpike".
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