Monument record MDO30755 - Second World War bomb crater, Langton Matravers.
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Summary
A Second World War bomb crater to the east of Eastington Farm, Langton Matravers. The feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 1946.
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Full Description
A Second World War bomb crater to the east of Eastington Farm, Langton Matravers. The feature is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 and 1946 (1-2). The circular depression is still visible on the latest Google Earth imagery. They were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project.
Sources/Archives (3)
- --- SDO14674 Unpublished document: Bellamy, P. 2011. Lewis Quarries Test Pits, Home Field, Acton, Langton Matravers, Purbeck, Dorset. Archaeological Observations and Recording..
- <1> SDO13391 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/187 4005-6.
- <2> SDO13400 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 3399-3400.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 98883 77976 (22m by 22m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NE |
| Civil Parish | Langton Matravers; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jun 22 2016 11:38AM