Monument record MDO30592 - Second World War bomb crater, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
Please read our guidance about the use of Dorset Historic Environment Record data.
Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the northern part of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the northern part of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial photographs available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2049-50 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13331.
<2> Royal Air Force, 11-JUN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2150 4162-63 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13328.
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9425 9188 (13m by 15m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 19 2014 12:46PM
