Monument record MDO29871 - Second World War bomb craters, Wyke Regis Bridging Camp, Weymouth
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Summary
A group of three circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the Chesil Beach section 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 three circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1) of the Chesil Beach section 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.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6506 7714 (55m by 60m) (6 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
