Monument record MDO29746 - Second World War bomb craters, Castletown, Portland
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Summary
An area of at least 13 probable Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of the Naval Cemetery, Portland.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An area of at least 13 probable Second World War bomb craters are visible as earthworks on aerial photographs of the 1940s to the north of the Naval Cemetery, Portland. The craters are sub-circular and measure up to 12 m in diameter. (1) This site was digitally plotted during the South West Rapid Coastal Zone Assessment Survey (Dorset).
<1> Royal Air Force, 04-NOV-1946, RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1408-09 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13046.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13046 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 04-NOV-1946. RAF/CPE/UK/1821 1408-09.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6907 7420 (194m by 149m) (15 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 7 2013 10:32AM
