Monument record MDO30604 - Second World War bomb crater, Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs of Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activities in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs of Gore Hill, Wareham St Martin (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activities in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the Wild Purbeck Mapping Project. It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 24-MAR-1941, RAF 13K/UK744 17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13343.
<2> Royal Air Force, 09-APR-1956, RAF 158/1976 F21 0024-25 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13342.
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9266 8994 (11m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Mar 19 2014 4:08PM
