Monument record MDR8963 - 'The Portway' (conjectural route of), through Bradwell
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 Bradwell. 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> SDR12585 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 1974. Peakland Roads & Trackways.
- <2> SDR19950 Bibliographic reference: Dodd, A & Dodd, E. 2000. Peakland Roads & Trackways, 3rd edition. pp 13-17, 44-49.
- <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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SK 18278 81282 (172m by 1366m) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | BRADWELL, DERBYSHIRE DALES, DERBYSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jun 22 2015 11:57AM