Monument record MDO28716 - Second World War bomb craters, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
Three Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the south of Portland Avenue, in the southern central area of Brownsea Island.
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Full Description
Three Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the south of Portland Avenue, in the southern central area of Brownsea Island. The craters are visible as sub-circular depressions, measuring between 5 m and 8 m in diameter. Two craters are conjoined with banks of spoil around them. (1) The craters are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0224 8743 (49m by 43m) (5 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
Jul 10 2013 2:51PM
