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Monument record MDR8961 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Castleton

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 Castleton. 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> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 1974. Peakland Roads & Trackways.
  • <2> 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> Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-48.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SK 13013 82067 (1224m by 3061m)
Civil Parish CASTLETON, HIGH PEAK, DERBYSHIRE

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Record last edited

Jan 9 2017 3:47PM

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