Monument record MWX4206 - Second World War bomb craters, Crichton's Heath, Arne
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Summary
A group of dispersed circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath, Arne. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
Circular features visible in saltmarsh at Arne, seen on aerial photographs taken in 2002 (1)
A group of dispersed circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Crichton's Heath taken in 1947 (2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still visible as earthworks on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project (3).
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 97676 89111 (678m by 1171m) (45 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 002 115
Record last edited
Jul 18 2013 11:38AM
