Monument record MDO29422 - Possible Second World War bomb crater Bindon Range, East Lulworth

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Summary

A circular hollow surrounded by an upcast bank is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Bindon Range. It is possible this could be the remains of a Second World War bomb crater.

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A circular hollow, approximately 5.4m in diameter, surrounded by an upcast bank, is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Bindon Range (1). It is possible this could be the remains of a Second World War bomb crater. This feature was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). It is not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-MAR-1945. RAF 106G/LA/200 F8 2001-2.

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Grid reference Centred SY 8559 8046 (10m by 10m) (4 map features)
Map sheet SY88SE
Civil Parish East Lulworth; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Oct 8 2013 11:25AM

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