Monument record MDO28841 - Second World War bomb crater, Crichton's Heath, Arne
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Summary
A circular feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Full Description
A circular feature, approximately 10.8m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area. It was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). This feature is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9708 8904 (13m by 13m) (4 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 18 2013 12:30PM
