Monument record MDO30999 - Second World War bomb craters, Upton Heath, Lytchett Minster
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945, located on the southern part of Upton Heath. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War bomb craters.
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Full Description
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 (1), located on the southern part of Upton Heath. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War bomb craters. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are not visible as on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 09-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA/194 169-70 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13550.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13550 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 169-70.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9867 9355 (19m by 26m) (3 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 3:30PM
