Monument record MDO29714 - Second World War bomb craters, Rockley Sands, Poole.
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Summary
A group of four probable Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs dating from 1946 at East Fleet.
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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 1946 at Gorse Hill, Rockley Sands, Poole. (1) Two measure approximately 8.5m in diameter the other two are smaller and measure approximately 6m. 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 | Centred SY 6281 7915 (29m by 68m) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NW |
| Civil Parish | Fleet; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 9:46AM