Monument record MDO28719 - Second World War bomb crater, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
A Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1947 to the south of Portland Avenue and to the east of Rocket Corner, in the central area of Brownsea Island.
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Full Description
A Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of 1947, to the south of Portland Avenue and to the east of Rocket Corner, in the central area of Brownsea Island. The crater is visible as a sub-circular depression, measuring 11 m in diameter, surrounded by a bank of spoil. (1) The site is 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 0241 8783 (18m by 17m) (2 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 3:33PM