NHER 12269 (Monument record) - World War Two bomb craters
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Summary
A number of indentations in Waterloo Plantation are craters left by bombs dropped by a German aircraft in World War Two. The aircraft was trying to bomb Stratton Strawless Hall (NHER 8016), used at the time as a radar headquarters.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG21NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HAINFORD, BROADLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
In Waterloo Plantation are a number of depressions, which are craters left by a stick of bombs dropped by German aircraft attempting to hit the radar headquarters at Stratton Strawless Hall.
Information from occupants of Lodge (NHER 12268) given to E. Rose (NAU), 3 March 1977.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (0)
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Record last edited
Jan 26 2011 2:28PM