Monument record MDO29780 - Second World War bomb crater, Charlestown, Chickerell
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Charlestown taken in 1947. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Charlestown taken in 1947 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area. 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, this area having since been built over by modern devlopment.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5142-43.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6522 7916 (14m by 13m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 11 2013 10:08AM
