Monument record MDO41614 - World War II bomb crater, Corfe Mullen
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Summary
A World War II bomb crater on open ground at Corfe Mullen is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A World War II bomb crater on open ground at Corfe Mullen is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1-2).
The feature comprises a sub-circular ditched depression 8.4m in diameter. Surrounding this on its E, W and N sides is a starburst of upcast earth, characteristic of blast activity; there is a also a small spit of upcast earth on the S side, with gaps either side (1-2).
The site is under trees on current Google Earth imagery and the feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9852 9582 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Mullen; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 3 2018 2:10PM