Monument record MDR2298 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Edale
Type and Period (1)
- TRACKWAY (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> SDR4893 Bibliographic reference: 1983. Smith M W (PPJPB) : 23/11/83 : D309.
- <2> SDR19950 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.
- <3> SDR19951 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