Monument record MDO28676 - Second World War bomb craters, Drove Island, Studland
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Summary
A large area of Second World war bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 around Drove Island and to the north in Brand's Bay.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A large area of Second World war bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 around Drove Island and to the north in Brand's Bay. The craters are visible as sub-circular depressions over an area measuring approximately 760 m by 775 m. The bomb craters measure between 3 m and 9 m in diameter. (1-2) This site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (3) Extensive, dense, areas of bomb craters are also located to the east (see MDO28677-81 and MWX827). This area was used for army training exercises and bomb disposal during the Second World War. (4) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO12671 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6386-7.
- <2> SDO12672 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6387-8.
- <3> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
- <4> SDO12673 Digital archive: Gutteridge, Cdr G. 30-JUN-2005. Bomb and Mine Disposal in Poole during the build up to D-Day.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (5)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Brand's Point, Studland (Monument) (MDO28677)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Jerry's Point, Studland (Monument) (MDO28680)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Studland Heath, Studland (Monument) (MDO28678)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Studland Heath, Studland (Monument) (MDO28679)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Studland Heath, Studland (Monument) (MDO28681)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0169 8533 (792m by 782m) (292 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08NW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 23 2013 10:15AM