| Act of Parliament | |
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| Long title | An Act for enlarging and repairing of Common Highwayes. |
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| Citation | 14 Cha. 2. c. 6
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| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 19 May 1662 |
| Commencement | 7 January 1662 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Statute Law Revision Act 1863 [1] |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
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