Monument record MDO29886 - Second World War bomb crater, Chickerell
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs, located just to the south-east of of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp. 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), located just to the south-east of of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). 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.
<1> Royal Air Force, 24-JAN-1942, RAF/S740 5005-6 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13100.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13100 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 24-JAN-1942. RAF/S740 5005-6.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6561 7710 (15m by 15m) (2 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 3:20PM
