Monument record MDO28829 - Second World War bomb crater, Arne Heath, Arne
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Summary
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Full Description
A circular feature, approximately 5.6m 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, 21-MAY-2007, LIDAR SY9688ne_20071112lidaru (Aerial Photograph). SDO12733.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9671 8872 (10m 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
Dec 3 2013 11:37AM
