Gloucestershire Roads Act 1697

Reasons for passing this Act

IIIf not sufficient Gravel, &c. within the Parish, Surveyors may dig, &c. in Waste of neighbouring Parish, without paying for the same; or in private Grounds, not being Gardens, &c, without paying; making Satisfaction for Damage, which may be settled by Quarter Sessions.

IIIQuarter Sessions to appoint Collectors of Tolls.

IVSurveyors, at the Quarter Sessions next after their Year, to account.

VSurveyor, on Order of Five Justices, may mortgage the Tolls,...

VIPersons nominated Surveyors, refusing to serve

VIIFines applied to Repair of Road.

VIIIActions for executing Act to be laid in the County of Gloucester; General Issue may be pleaded.

IXPersons returning the same Day not to pay Toll a second Time.

XPersons already chargeable towards Repair of Roads to remain so.

XIContinuance of Act.

XIINo Turnpike to be erected or Toll demanded till Security given that Roads shall be sufficiently repaired within Five Years.

XIIIPersons giving such Security to levy 6d. in the Pound upon Parishes in which the Highways lie; and to cause Stat. 3& 4 W.& M.c.12. to be executed.

XIVIf Highway not sufficiently repaired the same to be certified by Justices. Penalty £500 on Persons giving such Security.

XVToll not to be demanded unless Security approved by Five...

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Gloucestershire Roads Act 1697X1

1697 CHAPTER 18 9 Will 3

An Act for repairing the Highways from the Towne of Birdlipp and the Top of Crickley Hill in the County of Gloucester to the City of Gloucester.