Monument record MDO28936 - Second World War bomb crater, Arne Hill, Arne
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Summary
A circular feature is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Hill taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A circular feature, approximately 11.6m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Arne Hill taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2), this area now being under dense vegetation cover.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9704 8767 (21m by 21m) (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 24 2013 11:39AM
