Monument record MDO29860 - Second World War bomb crater, Woodland Gardens, Wyke Regis
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1946. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis taken in 1946 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military 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, having since been built over by modern development.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13092.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13092 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6632 7754 (16m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 15 2013 10:39AM
