What are Highway Board minutes?

Highway Board minutes record the work of the Highway Boards
Highway Boards were established by the Highways Act of 1862. They were responsible for the upkeep of roads within a group of parishes and were able to levy a highway rate
The Highway Boards were abolished in 1894
For further details, see the Bedfordshire Archives and Records Service guide, Transport Records, Roads and Road Transport

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