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Monument record TQ 54 NE 119 - HOLDFAST
Summary
Steel and concrete holdfast, representing a temporary firing position for a Second World War 6-inch anti-tank gun. Near River Medway, South-East of Leigh.[see photograph p73]. [In his gazetteer Alexander gives the NGR as TQ 570461].
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 5600 4609 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ54NE |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | LEIGH, SEVENOAKS, KENT |
| District | SEVENOAKS, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Near River Medway, SE of Leigh.Steel holdfast, representing a temporary firing position for a 6in anti-tank gun. [see photograph p73].
[In his gazetteer Alexander gives the NGR as TQ 570461].
<1> Alexander, Colin, Ironside's Line (Bibliographic reference). SKE13167.
<1> Alexander, Colin, Ironside's Line (Bibliographic reference). Ske13167.
<2> Council for British Archaeology, 2002, Defence of Britain Project (Digital archive). SKE32029.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
- Non-Intrusive Event: Defence of Britain (EKE8520)
Record last edited
Jun 30 2026 3:35PM