Monument record MDO29675 - 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, adjacent to Portland Bill Road and to the west of Butts Quarries, Portland Bill.
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Full Description
A Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s, adjacent to Portland Bill Road and to the west of Butts Quarries, Portland Bill. The crater is sub-circular, measures 8 m in diameter and is surrounded by a bank of spoil. (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 6823 6916 (16m by 14m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 1 2013 11:43AM
