Monument record MDO29748 - Second World War bomb crater, King's Pier Hollow, Portland
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Summary
A probable Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of a firing range (see MWX4360) at King's Pier Hollow, Portland.
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Full Description
A probable Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the east of a firing range (see MWX4360) at King's Pier Hollow, Portland. The crater is sub-circular and measures 6 m in diameter. (1) 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/1824 3228-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13044.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13044 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1824 3228-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 7012 7350 (8m by 8m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY77SW |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 7 2013 10:40AM
