Monument record MDR6683 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Foolow
Type and Period (1)
- TRACKWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
That part of the ancient trackway that passes through the parish of Foolow. The track throughout its length is part green lane, minor road or footpath and part out of use but visible on the ground. The origins of the track are thought to be prehistoric and it was certainly in use during the Saxon/Medieval period. (1-4)
There is disagreement as to the general line taken by the trackway in this area. (5)
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SDR5057 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 1980. Peakland Roads and Trackways. pp 13-18.
- <2> SDR16663 Index: Smith, M. W.. 1983. Peak Park Treasures D309. D309.
- <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.
- <4> SDR19950 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.
- <5> SDR19683 Personal Observation: Brown, J. Observation based on personal experience, map evidence, site visit etc..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 1899 7804 (176m by 957m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | FOOLOW, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 15 2015 2:47PM