Monument record MDO30359 - Second World War bomb crater, Whitcombe Hill, Winfrith Newburgh
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Summary
The probable site of a Second World War bomb crater is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on the northern edge of Whitcombe Hill, Winfrith Newburgh.
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Full Description
The probable site of a Second World War bomb crater is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on the northern edge of Whitcombe Hill, Winfrith Newburgh. (1). The features are no longer visible on the most recent Google Earth imagery. The site was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13243 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 3068-70.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 80478 87618 (39m by 47m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY88NW |
| Civil Parish | Winfrith Newburgh; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 4 2014 12:04PM