Monument record MDR8665 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Nether Haddon
Type and Period (1)
- TRACKWAY (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
Section of ancient trackway. Road sections still in use. Pathway across fields (1).
That part of the ancient trackway that passes through the parish of Nether Haddon. 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. (2-3)
There is some disagreement as to the general route through this area. (4)
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDR19109 Bibliographic reference: Hill, R (PPJPB). 1985. Peak Park Treasures. D309.
- <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> SDR19950 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.
- <4> SDR19683 Personal Observation: Brown, J. Observation based on personal experience, map evidence, site visit etc..
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 21591 66384 (243m by 1431m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | NETHER HADDON, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
May 15 2015 2:48PM