Monument record MDO30603 - Second World War bomb craters, Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible on aerial photographs of Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activities in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two circular hollows are visible on aerial photographs of Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activities 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, 24-MAR-1941, RAF 13K/UK744 17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13343.
<2> Royal Air Force, 09-APR-1956, RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13342.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9269 8998 (14m by 32m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| 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 4:04PM
