Monument record MDO39280 - Second World War impact crater, Fir Tree Close, St Leonards and St Ives
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Summary
The site of a Second World War bomb impact crater is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 on Racecourse Heath. This area has since been developed and is under housing; the location of the crater is in the gardens to the south of Fir Tree Close, St Leonards, it is no longer visible and likely to have been levelled. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
The site of a Second World War bomb impact crater is visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1945 on Racecourse Heath (1). This area has since been developed and is under housing; the location of the crater is in the gardens to the south of Fir Tree Close, St Leonards, it is no longer visible and likely to have been levelled (2-3). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 10777 02792 (point) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SU10SW |
| Civil Parish | St Leonards and St Ives; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 28 2017 10:27AM
