Monument record MWX4733 - Possible historic or modern wreck, Fitzworth Point, Corfe Castle

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Summary

The remains of a structure is visible on aerial photographs of the creek off Fitzworth Point taken in 1947. It is possible it could be the remains of a ship wreck. Alternatively it could be a vessel or structure associated with Second World War activities in this area.

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

A possible wreck in a creek at Corfe Castle, visible on a 1940s AP (1). The remains of a structure, approximately 11.1m x 20.9m, is visible on aerial photographs of the creek off Fitzworth Point taken in 1947 (2). It is possible it could be the remains of a ship wreck. Alternatively it could be a vessel or structure associated with Second World War activities 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 imagery available to the project (3).

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Digital archive: Anon. 1940. 1940s APs. AP40_398000E_087000N.tif.
  • <2> Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 17-JAN-1947. RAF/CPE/UK/1934 F36 1016-17.
  • <3> Aerial Photograph: Google Earth. 2013. Google Earth 2013.

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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

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Location

Grid reference Centred SY 9879 8686 (17m by 25m) (5 map features)
Map sheet SY98NE

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 9 000 1861

Record last edited

Dec 31 2013 1:58PM

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