Monument record MDO28867 - Second World War bomb crater, Arne Bay, Arne
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Summary
A circular feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Bay 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 8.2m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Bay 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 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 9793 8921 (16m by 16m) (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 18 2013 12:32PM
