Monument record MDO29891 - Second World War bomb crater, Wyke Regis, Weymouth
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Summary
A circular hollows is visible as an earthworks on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis. 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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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A circular hollows is visible as an earthworks on aerial photographs of Wyke Regis (1). 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 comprehensive aerial images available to the project, this area having since been built over by modern development.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13111 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 27-APR-1942. RAF AC36 34-35.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6619 7712 (8m by 9m) (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 12:06PM
