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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> SKE48369 OS Card Reference: OS 6" 1961.
- <2> SKE46114 OS Card Reference: Letter, HW Knocker, FSA..
- <3> SKE47881 OS Card Reference: ONB Kent 39 SW 1938 p.21.
- <4> SKE42030 OS Card Reference: F1 ASP 10-AUG-64.
- <5>XY SKE2684 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