Monument record MDO28983 - Second World War bomb crater, west of Wytch Farm, Corfe
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Summary
A circular depression is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of fields to the west of Wytch Farm. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area
Map
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Full Description
A circular depression, approximately 17.4m in diameter, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of fields to the west of Wytch Farm (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activities in this area. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2), the area now obscured under dense scrub.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9679 8518 (23m by 24m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 1 2013 11:46AM