Shap – from Trackway to Trunk Road Liz Amos

This talk is illustrated with photographs from the Shap Local History Archive and from members of the Society. It covers the history of the pathways, tracks and roads through and around Shap. It includes information on the early settlers, the Roman routes near Shap, Medieval routes centred on Shap Abbey and the drove roads. Details of the early road are shown in a series of maps. The turnpike era with details of Heronsyke Turnpike Trust are covered, followed by the history of the current A6 road and changes to its route over the years. The talk ends with a brief look at the M6 and how it affected Shap.

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