Monument record MDO29893 - Second World war bomb crater, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942, located on the coast just to the west of Wyke Regis sewage works. 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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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible on aerial photographs taken in 1942 (1), located on the coast just to the west of Wyke Regis sewage works. 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, 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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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6608 7665 (5m by 5m) (2 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
