Monument record MDO28680 - Second World War bomb craters, Jerry's Point, Studland
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Summary
A large area of Second World war bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1946 on and around Jerry's Point, adjacent to Studland Heath.
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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 on and around Jerry's Point, adjacent to Studland Heath. The craters are visible as sub-circular depressions over an area measuring approximately 425 m by 310 m. The bomb craters measure between 2 m and 8 m in diameter. (1) This site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) Extensive, dense, areas of bomb craters are located to the south west and east(see MDO28676-9, MDO28681 and MWX827). This area was used for military training exercises and bomb disposal during the Second World War. (3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO12668 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 6385-6.
- <2> SDO12622 Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 15-OCT-2010. CCO Aerial Photographic Coverage 2009.
- <3> 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, Drove Island, Studland (Monument) (MDO28676)
- Related to: Second World War bomb craters, Studland Heath, Studland (Monument) (MDO28681)
- 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 Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0289 8594 (366m by 471m) (73 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
