Monument record MDO29876 - Second World War bomb crater, Chesil Beach, Weymouth

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Summary

A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs and Lidar imagery of Chesil Beach. 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) and Lidar imagery (2) of Chesil Beach. 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).

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4035-36.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Channel Coastal Observatory. 25-FEB-2009. Lidar.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6577 7637 (16m by 16m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2014 12:08PM

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