Monument record MDO28744 - Second World War bomb crater, Wareham Channel, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthworks on aerial photographs of saltmarsh along the northern edge of Wareham Channel taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in the area.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthworks on aerial photographs of saltmarsh along the northern edge of Wareham Channel taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in the area.It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagey available to the project (2). This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9449 8924 (14m by 14m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NW |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 15 2013 11:06AM
