Monument record MDR7403 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Brough and Shatton
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 Brough and Shatton. The track throughout its length is part green lane, minor Rd or footpath and part out of use but still visible on the ground. The track is thought to have origins from prehistoric times and was certainly in use in Saxon/Medieval times. (1-4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR5057 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 1980. Peakland Roads and Trackways.
- <2> 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.
- <3> SDR16663 Index: Smith, M. W.. 1983. Peak Park Treasures D309. D309.
- <4> SDR19950 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 1836 8213 (79m by 805m) (Centred on) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BROUGH AND SHATTON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 22 2015 11:57AM