Monument record MDO29907 - Second World War bomb craters, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
Two circular hollows are visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, taken in 1946. 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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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two circular hollows are visible on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis, taken in 1946 (1). 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). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, this area having since been built over by modern development.
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13092.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13092 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5448-49.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6693 7683 (32m by 17m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 18 2013 12:43PM
