Monument record MDO28970 - Second World War bomb crater, Maranoa Slepe Farm, Arne
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Summary
A circular depression is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs in scrubland just south of Maranoa Slepe Farm. 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 depression, approximately 12.9m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs in scrubland just south of Maranoa Slepe Farm (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 9637 8572 (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 30 2013 5:00PM
