Monument record MDO28996 - Second World War bomb crater, Shotover Moor, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A circular depression is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Shotover Moor. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb craters associated with Second World war activities in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular depression is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Shotover Moor (1-2). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb craters associated with Second World war activities in this area. This features was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (3), this area now obscured by vegetation cover.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9885 8551 (24m by 23m) (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 5:13PM