Monument record MDO30997 - Second World War bomb crater, Upton Heath, Lytchett Minster
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of the southern part of Upton Heath. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Second World War bomb crater.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagery (2) of the southern part of Upton Heath. It is considered likely to be the remains of a Second World War bomb crater. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible as on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 03-SEP-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2284 5422-23 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13544.
<2> Environment Agency, 2010, Lidar DSM (Aerial Photograph). SDO13147.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9878 9405 (20m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Lytchett Minster; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 11 2015 3:28PM
