Monument record MDO29070 - Second World War bomb craters, Ballard Down, Studland
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Summary
A line of two Second World War bomb craters, and a third possible site to the south, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1942 to the west of the Glebeland Estate, Studland.
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Full Description
A line of two Second World War bomb craters, and a third possible site to the south, are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of 1942 to the west of the Glebeland Estate, Studland. The craters are sub-circular and measure approximately 6 m. They are surrounded by broad banks of spoil. (1) The site is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0345 8167 (279m by 466m) (10 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SW |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 22 2013 2:14PM