A quick reference guide. See Restoring the Record for more detail
At least seven points needed for an application
Early maps- maximum of 2 stars even if shown on more than one map
Turnpike- 5 if old turnpike 2/3 if road linked to turnpike
Inclosure records- 10 if set out in award as public, 5 if otherwise mentioned
Tithe record- 5 if unapportioned or described as a parish road
Parish estate or manorial maps 2 up to a maximum of 4
River and drainage records- 5
Railway records-5
OS maps first edition 1/2500- 1, or 3 where area book describes as road or similar
OS boundary remark books- up to 5
OS journals of inspection- up to 4
OS object names book- up to 4
Later OS maps- 2 if a suitable comparison can be drawn, 1 if simply shown, add 1 if described as fp or br. Maximum of 3 from all sources in this section
Highway records- 4
Highway board minutes- 4
Highway handover maps- 5
Parish records -4
Main road orders- 5
Quarter sessions records 10 if the order relates to the route, 5 if referred to
Other stopping up and extinguishment orders, 10 for stopping up where route is replacement, 5 if shown but not subject of order, 5 if shown in a retention for cables etc.
Inland revenue 1910- 5 for white roads and for routes where deductions can be made that are defined, 3 for routes where a deduction was made but it is not clear where it is. Domesday book 2 if deduction shown, but not if field book deduction counted.
Sales documents and county farm valuations-3
Min of Ag farm records- 2
Other sources are mentioned but the number of stars is not recorded
