Monument record MDO30594 - Second World War bomb craters, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the northern part of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the northern part of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2049-50 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13331.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13331 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2049-50.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9427 9141 (16m by 21m) (4 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 1:05PM
