Monument record MDO29721 - Second World War bomb crater, Verne Quarry, Portland
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Summary
A probable Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of Verne Citadel, Portland.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A probable Second World War bomb crater is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the south of Verne Citadel, Portland. The crater is sub-circular in shape, measuring 4 m in diameter and surrounding by a bank of spoil. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 08-NOV-1949, RAF 541/385 3004-5 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13045.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13045 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 08-NOV-1949. RAF 541/385 3004-5.
Finds (0)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6934 7335 (8m by 8m) (4 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 5 2013 11:00AM
