Monument record MDO28998 - Second World War bomb craters, Countess Point, Corfe Castle
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Summary
A group of eight circular depressions are visible as dispersed earthworks on aerial photographs of Countess Point. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World war activities in this area.
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Full Description
A group of eight circular depressions are visible as dispersed earthworks on aerial photographs of Countess Point (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World war activities in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are still partially visible as cropmarks on the most recent comprehensive imagery available to the project (2).
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Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9913 8589 (376m by 231m) (32 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 5:24PM
