Monument record MDO29873 - Second World War bomb crater, Wyke Regis Bridging Camp, Weymouth
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military activity in this area.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs (1-3) of the Chesil Beach section of Wyke Regis Bridging Camp (MDO29869). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War military 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 aerial photographs available to the project.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6519 7694 (17m by 16m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 12:08PM
