Monument record MDR13328 - Whaley Bridge to Buxton Turnpike Road (approximate route of), High Peak
Type and Period (1)
- TOLL ROAD (Georgian - 1724 AD to 1724 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
The road between Whaley Bridge and Buxton was turnpiked in 1724, as an extension of the Manchester to Stockport road, and was therefore the first turnpike road in any part of Derbyshire. (1)
The course of this first turnpike was later diverted in favour of a more suitable route slightly further west. The original route is shown on Burdett's map of 1767, but is marked as 'Old Turnpike' on a private enclosure map of 1776, with the new route [SMR 31678] marked as 'New Turnpike'. (2, 3)
Sources/Archives (3)
- <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.
- <2> SDR600 Unpublished document: Barnatt, J (PDNPA). 1994. The Goyt Valley, Hartington Upper Quarter, Derbyshire, archaeological survey, 1994. 148.
- <3> SDR21406 Map: 1776. A Plan of the Several Commons belonging to Ferny Legh; DRO ref Q/Ric 202.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 0280 7713 (3644m by 6486m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BUXTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | HARTINGTON UPPER QUARTER, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
| Civil Parish | WHALEY BRIDGE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- EDR3759
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Record last edited
Nov 21 2017 11:07AM