Monument record MDO28669 - Second World War bomb crater, Newton Heath, Studland
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Summary
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Full Description
A probable Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1946 on Newton Heath, Studland. The crater is sub-circular and surrounded by a bank of spoil. It measures approximately 13 m in diameter. (1) The crater is still partially 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-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6388-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12663.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 15-OCT-2010, CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12622.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0007 8523 (20m by 20m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 8 2013 12:13PM
