Monument record MDO29870 - Second World War bomb craters, Wyke Regis Bridging Camp, Chickerell
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Summary
A group of six circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
A group of six circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1) of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military 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, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5449-50 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13097.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13097 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5449-50.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6511 7728 (88m by 41m) (12 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 15 2013 12:56PM
