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)
- BOMB CRATER (Second World War - 1939 AD to 1945 AD)
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)
- <1> SLI3613 Map: Royal Commission on the Historical Monuments of England. 1992-1996. Lincolnshire National Mapping Programme. SK8375: LI.652.5.1.
- <2> SLI11584 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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