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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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.
Sources/Archives (3)
<1> SDO13097
Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 5449-50.
<2> SDO13096
Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4055.
<3> SDO13104
Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5206-07.
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Centred SY 6519 7694 (17m by 16m) (2 map features)
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SY67NE
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Dorset
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Record last edited
Jan 30 2014 12:08PM
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