Monument record MDO28621 - Second World War bomb craters, Middle Chine, Bournemouth
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Two Second World War bomb craters are visible on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the west of Middle Chine and to the east of West Overcliff Drive. The craters measure approximately 7 m and 10 m in diameter and are surrounded by banks of spoil. (1) The craters are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-JUN-1942, RAF HLA/575 6046-7 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12624.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0754 9036 (49m by 66m) (7 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ09SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
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Record last edited
Aug 29 2024 4:46PM
