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Monument record MDR2298 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Edale

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

That part of the ancient trackway which passes through the parish of Edale. The track throughout its length is part green lane, minor road or footpath and part out of use but visible on the ground. Thought to originate in prehistoric times, certainly in use during Saxon/medieval period. (1-3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: 1983. Smith M W (PPJPB) : 23/11/83 : D309.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.
  • <3> Article in serial: Cockerton, R W P. 1932. 'The Port Way. A Preliminary Note', The Derbyshire Countryside. Vol 2, No.5, pp 6-7.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1283 8397 (609m by 886m) (Centre)
Civil Parish EDALE, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

May 15 2015 2:46PM

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