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As part of the British Horse Society's work to record paths before Path Extinguishment Day, it was spotted that Sacombe 20, a restricted byway, was joined by a footpath on one side and a bridleway on the other. Historical research revealled that both sides appeared to be restricted byways, so applications were made to upgrade Bengeo Rural 18 and Sacombe 15.

Legal History 2 Feb 1953: Sacombe 20 was recorded as a CRB (Carriage Road used as a Bridleway) on the original definitive statement. Bengeo Rural 18 was recorded as a bridleway. DM sheet DM2-21 (Herts 29 NE). 31 Dec 1977: Sacombe 20 and Bengeo Rural 18 were shown as a footpaths on the special review draft map and statement. There must have been objections. DM sheet SR-45. 2 May 2006: Restricted Byway rights were confirmed or created on Sacombe 20 by virtue of ss 47 and 48 Countryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. 31 Mar 2013: Application to upgrade part of Sacombe 15 FP to RB. HCC reference EH/417. 8 Apr 2013: Application to upgrade Bengeo Rural 18 BW to RB. HCC reference EH/416.

Definitive Statement (4 Dec 2015) Path: [Sacombe] 20.  Status: Restricted Byway.  Definitive Map sheet: 45 Commences from FP15 S of South End thence SE to parish boundary to join BR18 (Bengeo). Path: [Bengeo Rural] 18.  Status: Bridleway.  Definitive Map sheet: 45 Commences at junction with county road N of Stoneyhills thence NW to parish boundary at junction with Restricted Byway 20 (Sacombe parish).

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