Monument record MDO28943 - Second World War bomb craters, Wych Channel, Arne
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Summary
A group of three dispersed circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of marshland on the western edge of Wych Channel. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A group of three dispersed circular features are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of marshland on the western edge of Wych Channel (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). One of these features (NGR SY98082 87625) is still visible as an earthwork on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (3).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9811 8769 (291m by 140m) (12 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Arne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jul 24 2013 12:32PM
