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Monument record MDR8401 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Youlgreave

Type and Period (1)

  • (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)

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  • None recorded

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That part of the ancient trackway that passes through the parish of Youlgreave. 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. (1-2)

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. D309.
  • <2> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-48.

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Grid reference Centred SK 22103 64820 (433m by 721m) (Approximate)
Civil Parish YOULGREAVE, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE

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  • EDR3181

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Record last edited

May 15 2015 2:27PM

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