Monument record MDO28856 - Second World War bomb craters, Crichton's Heath, Arne
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Summary
Two circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Full Description
Two circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activities in this area. It they were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). These features are not visible 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> Google Earth, 2013, Google Earth 2013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12686.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9704 8862 (23m by 27m) (6 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 18 2013 11:46AM
