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D6 - Duffield to Wirksworth Turnpike Trust - 1756-1851
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D6
Title
Duffield to Wirksworth Turnpike Trust
Date
1756-1851
Description
Trustees' order books and minutes, 1756-1851; cash book, 1756-1774
Extent
3 volumes
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
Duffield to Wirksworth 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
Archivist Note
Collection level description amended by Ben Webster (pre-course volunteer) 11/11/2011. Title amended in compliance with ISAD(G), 11/11/2011. Formerly "Duffield to Wirksworth Turnpike".
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Wirksworth
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