Monument record TQ 45 SE 8 - Old Josh's Stone

Summary

Mounting block A stone of unknown origin "but of long standing" in the shape of a large mounting block, 3' x 3' x 1'.

Location

Grid reference TQ 4522 5234 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ45SE
County KENT
Civil Parish WESTERHAM, SEVENOAKS, KENT
District SEVENOAKS, KENT

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

[TQ 4521 5234] Old Josh's Stone [G.T.] (1) A stone of unknown origin "but of long standing" in the shape of a large mounting block, 3' x 3' x 1'. (2) Local tradition has it that the stone was used as a block by Henry VIII on his visits to Hever Castle. GP AO/64/122/7. (3)


<1> OS 6" 1961 (OS Card Reference). SKE48369.

<2> Letter, HW Knocker, FSA. (OS Card Reference). SKE46114.

<3> ONB Kent 39 SW 1938 p.21 (OS Card Reference). SKE47881.

<4> F1 ASP 10-AUG-64 (OS Card Reference). SKE42030.

<5> Field report for monument TQ 45 SE 8 - August, 1964 (Bibliographic reference). SKE2684.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1961.
  • <2> OS Card Reference: Letter, HW Knocker, FSA..
  • <3> OS Card Reference: ONB Kent 39 SW 1938 p.21.
  • <4> OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 10-AUG-64.
  • <5>XY Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 45 SE 8 - August, 1964. [Mapped feature: #67415 Mounting block, ]

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Record last edited

Mar 4 2021 12:18PM