Maritime record MWX4202 - Modern/Second World War wreck, Holton Mere, Wareham St Martin
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Summary
A possible modern wreck site of an unidentified watercraft which may date from the Second World War, is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs to the east of Holton Mere.
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Full Description
A possible modern wreck site of an unidentified watercraft which may date from the Second World War, is visible as a submerged structure on aerial photographs to the east of Holton Mere. (1) The wreck measures 4.5m in length and just over 2.5m in width. The site is visible on the most recent comprehensive aerial imagery available to the project. (2) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
Sources/Archives (2)
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 9682 9019 (36m by 14m) (3 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99SE |
| Civil Parish | Wareham St Martin; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 0967
Record last edited
Oct 16 2013 9:24AM
