Monument record MDO29879 - Second World War bomb crater, Chesil Beach, Weymouth

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Summary

A group of four circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach. They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area.

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A group of four circular hollows are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of Chesil Beach (1-2). They are considered likely to be the remains of bomb craters associated with Second World War military activity in this area. These features were digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset). Theay are not visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial images available to the project.

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  • <1> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 F36 3428-29.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 30-AUG-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/2273 5225.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 6621 7602 (107m by 74m) (8 map features)
Map sheet SY67NE
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Jan 30 2014 12:07PM

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