Monument record MDO30628 - Second World War bomb crater, Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin
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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.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the northern part of Holton Heath, Wareham St Martin (1). 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.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13331 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 2049-50.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9496 9210 (6m by 6m) (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 21 2014 9:21AM
