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Listed Building record TR 04 SW 297 - TANK SITUATED IN CENTRE OF NEW STREET
Summary
Grade II listed building.
Summary from record TR 04 SW 135:
A mark IV tank was presented to Ashford in 1919 as a commemorative monument for the town. This monument is presently located off forge lane and edinburgh road, near the High Street in central Ashford.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 0085 4291 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR04SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | ASHFORD, KENT |
| Civil Parish | ASHFORD, ASHFORD, KENT |
Map
Type and Period (3)
Full Description
The following text is from the original listed building designation:
1. 5344 NEW STREET Tank situated in centre of New Street TR 0042 NE 2/224
II
2. A 1st World War army tank embedded in plinth of brick and concrete. Listed for historic interest.
Listing NGR: TR0085842916
Description from record TR 04 SW 135:
A Mark IV "Male" tank presented to Ashford in August 1919. Nothing further known at present.
English Heritage, List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest (Map). SKE16160.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SKE16160 Map: English Heritage. List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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Record last edited
May 25 2010 1:21PM