Monument record MDO29831 - Possible Second World War bomb crater, St Patricks Avenue, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, Weymouth taken in 1942. It is possible this could be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, Weymouth taken in 1942 (1). It is possible this could be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 07-MAY-1942, RAF HLA/531 6102-03 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13075.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13075 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-MAY-1942. RAF HLA/531 6102-03.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6564 7818 (12m by 11m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 13 2013 3:22PM
