Monument record MDO30360 - 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 to the north-east 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 1959 to the north-east 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> SDO13241 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 24-JAN-1959. RAF 58/2687 F22 0018-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 80966 87694 (27m by 36m) (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