Monument record MDO28827 - Second World War bomb crater, Arne Heath, Arne

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Summary

A circular feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Heath taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area.

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Full Description

A circular feature, approximately 6.7m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Heath taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area. It was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). This feature is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).


<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 3046-48 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12731.

<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 3046-48.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9650 8873 (9m by 9m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY98NE
Civil Parish Arne; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • None recorded

Record last edited

Jul 17 2013 2:01PM

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