Monument record MDO30909 - Post medieval extractive pits or WW2 bomb craters, Slepe Heath, Arne
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Summary
Two circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne. They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractive pits. Alternatively they may be bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
Two circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe Heath, Arne (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of post medieval extractive pits. Alternatively they may be 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 still visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-JUN-1950, RAF 58/477 5109-10 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13417.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13417 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-JUN-1950. RAF 58/477 5109-10.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9549 8650 (8m by 22m) (8 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 8 2014 1:04PM
