Monument record MLI53812 - Second World War Bomb Craters, Naylor's Hills, Laughterton

Summary

Earthworks of probable Second World War bomb craters, to the west of Naylor's Hills, Laughterton.

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Full Description

Earthworks of probable Second World War bomb craters, to the west of Naylor's Hills, Laughterton. Visible as a cluster of small circular earthworks, on aerial photography examined as part of the National Mapping Programme. It is unclear whether the craters result from an enemy attack on this area, or are the result of later bomb disposal by friendly forces. {1} Many of the former craters are still visible as shallow, circular earthworks on recent lidar data of this area. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK8375: LI.652.5.1.
  •  Digital Archive: Environment Agency. 2006->. LiDAR Scan Data. Accessed 11/03/2026.

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SK 8306 7545 (138m by 152m) Estimated from Sources
Civil Parish KETTLETHORPE, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 12 2026 8:03AM

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