Monument record MDO28959 - Second World War bomb crater, Arne Heath, Arne
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Summary
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Full Description
A circular pit, approximately 7.5m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Heath taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the site of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2), the are now being under forestry plantation.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 1019-20 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12755.
<2> Google Earth, 2013, Google Earth 2013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12686.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9610 8723 (15m by 15m) (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 30 2013 11:14AM
