Monument record MDO28722 - Second World War bomb craters, Brownsea Island, Studland
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Summary
A scattered area of Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the east of St Andrew's Hill in the north eastern corner of Brownsea Island.
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Full Description
A scattered area of Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1947 to the east of St Andrew's Hill in the north eastern corner of Brownsea Island. The craters are visible as sub-circular depressions, some surrounded by banks of spoil, over an area measuring approximately 230 m by 190 m. The craters measure between 3 m and 5 m in diameter. (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 0294 8830 (270m by 144m) (35 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 3:57PM