Monument record MDO29833 - Second World War bomb craters, Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell
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Summary
A group of four hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A group of four hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Littlesea Holiday Park, Chickerell (1-3). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). They are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project, this area having since been built over by modern development.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO13075 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 07-MAY-1942. RAF HLA/531 6102-03.
- <2> SDO13097 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5449-50.
- <2> SDO13105 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5450-51.
- <3> SDO13074 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5142-43.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6542 7843 (82m by 63m) (8 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
Jan 30 2014 12:13PM