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Record Details

MonUID:MST22400
HER Number:58534
Type of record:Monument
Name:Derby and Burton on Trent Turnpike Road

Summary

A turnpike road connecting Derby and Burton on Trent, established in the mid 18th century.

Grid Reference:SK 2575 2516
Map Sheet:SK22NE
Parish:Horninglow and Eton, East Staffordshire Borough
Stretton, East Staffordshire Borough
Burton, East Staffordshire Borough
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Monument Type(s):

  • TOLL ROAD (Established, Georgian - 1753 AD to 1753 AD)

Full description

A 10.1 mile toll road which linking Derby and Burton on Trent. The route had two main gates and was first recorded as a turnpike in 1753. (RH, 02-Jun-2016) <1>

Sources and further reading

<1>SST433 - Other Report: John Higgins (The Milestone Society). 2008. Sylloge of Mile Markers in Staffordshire. 5.2.

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