Monument record MDO29889 - Second World War bomb craters, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A group of two circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs, located within fields just to the 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 two dispersed circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs (1), located within fields just to the 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. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). hey are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 27-APR-1942, RAF AC36 34-35 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13111.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13111 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 34-35.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6599 7695 (5m by 59m) (4 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
