Monument record MDO29042 - Second World War bomb craters, Studland Heath, Studland
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Full Description
A large area of Second World War bomb craters is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of Ferry Road, Studland Heath. Several scattered craters are located around the north west of the area. This area was used for military training. The craters are sub-circular and measure between 2 m and 10 m. They are visible over an area measuring approximately 450 m by 210 m. (1) Further areas of bomb craters are located to the south and east (see MDO29041 and MDO29039). 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 4394-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12806.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12806 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 4394-5.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0268 8450 (295m by 364m) (35 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 21 2013 4:15PM
