| Description | Petitions from townships in the wapentake of Birdforth against the adoption of the Highway Act 1862 and the creation of Highway Districts. Includes:
- undated petition from Byland Membris, signed by 24 inhabitants
- undated petition from the parish of East Harlsey, signed by 58 ratepayers
- petition dated 26 December 1862 from the parish of Husthwaite, signed by 18 freeholders and ratepayers
- undated petition from the township of Wass, signed by eight inhabitants |