Monument record MDO29665 - Second World War bomb crater, Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
A Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the south west of The Old Lower Light.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s, to the south west of The Old Lower Light. The crater is sub-circular measuring 4 m in diameter, with a bank of spoil around it. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13027.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13027 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 4050-1.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6803 6873 (11m by 10m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 31 2013 8:26AM
