Monument record MDO30888 - Second World War bomb craters, Stoborough Heath, Arne
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Summary
A linear group of circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Stoborough Heath, Arne taken in 1945. They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War bomb craters.
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Full Description
A linear group of circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Stoborough Heath, Arne taken in 1945 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of Second World War bomb craters. These features were digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. They are still extant on the most recent Google Earth imagery.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13500 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 14-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/194 247-50.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9240 8509 (98m by 125m) (16 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2014 9:34AM