Monument record MDO29877 - Second World War bomb crater, Chesil Beach, Weymouth
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Chesil Beach. 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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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagery (2) of Chesil Beach. 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).
<1> Royal Air Force, 30-AUG-1947, RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5225 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13108.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6596 7618 (15m by 17m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:35PM
