Highway District

Highway District

Highway Districts were areas in England and Wales united for the maintenance and repair of highways. They were first formed in 1862 and consisted of groupings of civil parishes in rural areas. They were abolished in 1894 when their powers and duties passed to rural district councils.

Read more about Highway District:  Background, Highway Boards, Areas Exempt, Changes in Legislation, Abolition

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