Monument record MDO39282 - Two Second World War impact craters, Barnsfield Heath, St Leonards and St Ives
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Summary
The probable sites of two Second World War bomb impact crater are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on Barnsfield Heath. This whole area has since been disturbed by earthmoving associated with the construction of the Test Tracks and they are no longer visible on recent imagery. The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Full Description
The probable sites of two Second World War bomb impact crater are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 on Barnsfield Heath (1). This whole area has since been disturbed by earthmoving associated with the construction of the Test Tracks and they are no longer visible on recent imagery (2). The features were digitally plotted during the Dorset Stour NMP.
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Location
| Grid reference | SU 11837 00528 (point) (5 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 11:54AM
