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Monument record MDR6671 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Tideswell

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 Tideswell. 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, but certainly in use during the Saxon/Medieval period. (1-3)

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Index: Smith, M. W.. 1983. Peak Park Treasures D309. D309.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 1980. Peakland Roads and Trackways. pp 60-62.
  • <3> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 1440 7921 (2032m by 2163m) (Centred on)
Civil Parish TIDESWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Apr 6 2017 3:18PM

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