Monument record MDO28922 - Second World War bomb crater, Big Wood, Arne
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Summary
A circular feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Bay taken between 1942 and 1952. 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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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular feature, approximately 15m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Bay taken between 1942 and 1952 (1-3). 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 (4).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12739 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 21-JUN-1942. RAF/HLA/623 6060-61.
- <2> SDO12745 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 3045-46.
- <3> SDO12749 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 09-MAY-1952. RAF/540/723 F10 5181-82.
- <4> SDO12686 Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2013. Google Earth 2013.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9799 8833 (23m by 23m) (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 23 2013 1:59PM