Monument record MDO30920 - Second World War bomb craters, Slepe Heath, Arne
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Summary
Three circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe 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
Three circular pits are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Slepe 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 not visible 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 9255 8546 (22m by 18m) (10 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 9 2014 10:47AM
