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.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Alexander, Colin. Ironside's Line.
  • <1> Bibliographic reference: Alexander, Colin. Ironside's Line.
  • <2> Digital archive: Council for British Archaeology. 2002. Defence of Britain Project.

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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