Monument record MDO30616 - Second World War bomb craters, Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A group of dispersed circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A group of dispersed circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Great Ovens Hill, Wareham St Martin (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. Some of these hollows are still visible as earthworks on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9226 9015 (270m by 200m) (22 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 20 2014 10:53AM