Monument record MDR11619 - Ashbourne to Openwoodgate (via Belper) Turnpike Road, Derbyshire Dales and Amber Valley
Type and Period (1)
- TOLL ROAD (Georgian - 1764 AD to 1764 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- World Heritage Site
Full Description
In 1764 an Act of Parliament authorised the turnpiking of the road between Ashbourne and Openwoodgate. This ran in an east-west direction via Turnditch and Belper, joining the Derby-Sheffield turnpike [SMR 99044] at Openwoodgate. (1)
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDR16833 Article in serial: Radley, J & Penny, S. 1972. 'The turnpike roads of the Peak District', Derbyshire Archaeological Journal. Volume 92, pp 93-109. p 106.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 29462 46485 (18754m by 2014m) |
|---|---|
| Local Authority | AMBER VALLEY, DERBYSHIRE |
| Local Authority | DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
| World Heritage Site | Derwent Valley Mills |
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Record last edited
Aug 15 2022 5:38PM