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The Definitive Map
The Definitive Map and Statement of Rotherham are a legal record of Public
Rights of Way that were known to exist when the map was completed in 1952. The inclusion of a Right of Way on the Definitive Map and Statement is conclusive evidence that it exists and
that members of the public have a right to pass.
Parts of central Rotherham never had a definitive map and the Council is always looking for evidence of the status of pathways etc. so that new maps can be produced. In outlying areas of the borough the Definitive Map is constantly reviewed. The definitive map for the old county borough of Rotherham were compiled in the 1990s and the majority of problems over public rights of way were resolved.
The Definitive Map is at a scale of 1:10,000 (about 6" to one mile). Information from the Definitive Map is supplied to the Ordnance Survey.
The Definitive Map can be viewed at the Department of Engineering in Bailey House.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is responsible for:-
- The accurate recording of Rights of Way on the Definitive Map.
- Making up to date copies of the Definitive Map available in the Department of Engineering and in the Central Library and supplying excerpts to Parish Councils.
- Signposting all Rights of Way where they leave the road.
- Waymarking difficult or confusing sections of paths in consultation with the landowners to minimise trespass.
- Ensuring that footpaths, bridleways and byways are open and clear.
- Maintaining most bridges on public rights of way.
- The council also offers help with stiles and gates where appropriate.
- Dealing with complaints and requests for information from the public.