Monument record MDO29179 - Second World War bomb craters, Eldon Seat, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A series of Second World War small bomb craters or shells holes to the sourh-west of Eldon Seat are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs.
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Full Description
A series of Second World War small bomb craters or shells holes to the sourh-west of Eldon Seat are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1). Approximately 35 small craters were identified and digitally mapped as part of the the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are no longer visible on the latest Google Earth imagery.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-MAR-1945, RAF 106G/LA200 2013-4 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12884.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO12884 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA200 2013-4.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9358 7772 (289m by 307m) (36 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY97NW |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
