Monument record MDO29534 - Second World War bomb craters, Rockley Sands, Poole.
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Summary
A group of seven probable Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs dating from 1947 at Rockley Sands, Poole.
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Full Description
A group of seven probable Second World War bomb craters are visible as subcircular earthworks on aerial photographs taken in 1947 at Gorse Hill, Rockley Sands, Poole. (1) Five measure approximately 2m in diameter the other two are smaller and measure approximately 1m. The craters are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2/3) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9786 9104 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 16 2013 4:34PM