Monument record 11128 - Chester to Holyhead Turnpike Trust
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Summary
The Chester to Holyhead Turnpike trust opened in 1756 following an Act of Parliament for the road west from the South Gate of the city along Hough Green entering Wales at Saltney (the present A5104). In 1828 the Chester section became a separate trust. The Trust continued to operate until 1883.
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Full Description
The Chester to Holyhead Turnpike trust opened in 1756 following an Act of Parliament for the road west from the South Gate of the city along Hough Green entering Wales at Saltney (the present A5104). In 1828 the Chester section became a separate trust. The Trust continued to operate until 1883. (1)
<1> Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds), 2005, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions, p73 (Book). SCH6522.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH6522 Book: Lewis C.P & Thacker A.T. (eds). 2005. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume Vii, The City of Chester - The City of Chester, Culture, Buildings, Institutions. p73.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SJ 39 65 (2326m by 725m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ36NE |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- Area of Archaeological Importance: Chester & Boughton Area of Archaeological Importance
- Conservation Area (Active) 083: City Centre (Chester) Conservation Area
- Conservation Area (Active) 133: Handbridge (Chester) Conservation Area
- Conservation Area (Active) 134: Curzon Park (Chester) Conservation Area
- Listed Building (I) 1375850: OLD DEE BRIDGE
- Listed Building (II) 1375753: THE LODGE
- Listed Building (II) 1375858: LYCH GATE TO ST MARKS CHURCH
- Listed Building (II) 1375883: 26, 28 AND 30, OVERLEIGH ROAD
- Listed Building (II) 1375884: 32-40, OVERLEIGH ROAD
Record last edited
Feb 19 2024 12:46PM