Monument record MDO29852 - Second World War bomb craters, Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
Two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946 (1). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1411 F20 4034-35 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13098.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13098 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1411 F20 4034-35.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6538 7749 (32m by 20m) (4 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 14 2013 1:08PM
