Monument record MDO29888 - Second World War bomb craters, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A group of five dispersed circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery, located within fields just to the south-west of Wyke regis. 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 five dispersed circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1) and Lidar imagery (2), located within fields just to the south-west of Wyke regis. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters 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, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 34-35 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13111.
<2> Channel Coastal Observatory, 25-FEB-2009, Lidar (Aerial Photograph). SDO12879.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6593 7682 (145m by 55m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 12:06PM
