Monument record MDO30972 - Second World War bomb crater, Lytchett Minster
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Summary
A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Lytchett Minster taken in 1945. It is considered likely to be the site of a Second World War bomb crater.
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Full Description
A circular pit is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Lytchett Minster taken in 1945 (1). It is considered likely to be the site of a Second World War bomb crater. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/194 165-66 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13546.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13546 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 165-66.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9600 9322 (16m by 18m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 23 2024 11:50AM
