Monument record MDO29056 - Second World War bomb craters, Old Nick's Ground, Studland
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Summary
An area of Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s.
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Full Description
An area of Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s on Old Nick's Ground, Studland. The craters are sub-circular and measure approximately 2 m in diameter. They are visible over an area measuring approximately 110 m by 142 m. (1) The craters are located around a possible Second World War gun post (see MDO29057). This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 12-MAY-1946, RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 PART I 5001-2 (Aerial Photograph). SDO12812.
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- <1> SDO12812 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 12-MAY-1946. RAF 3G/TUD/UK/206 PART I 5001-2.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SZ 0516 8201 (138m by 165m) (91 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ08SE |
| Civil Parish | Studland; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Sep 6 2024 4:34PM
