Monument record MDO29009 - Possible Second World War bomb craters, Fitzworth Heath, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of three circular depresions are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Fitzworth Point taken in 1947. It is possible they could be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activities in this area.
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Full Description
A group of three circular depresions are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Fitzworth Point taken in 1947 (1). It is possible they could be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
<1> Royal Air Force, 17-JAN-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 1016-17 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12778.
<2> Google Earth, 2013, Google Earth 2013 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12686.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9908 8683 (43m by 80m) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 3 2013 11:41AM
