Monument record MDO29853 - Second World War bomb crater, Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell
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Summary
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946. It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity in this area.
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Full Description
A circular hollow is visible as an earthwork on aerial photographs of Lower Bridge Farm, Chickerell, taken in 1946 (1). It is considered likely to be the remains of a bomb crater associated with Second World War activity 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 aerial images available to the project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 13-APR-1946, RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4055 (Aerial Photograph). SDO13096.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO13096 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 13-APR-1946. RAF 106G/UK/1411 F20 4055.
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred SY 6527 7759 (9m by 9m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67NE |
| Civil Parish | Chickerell; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 14 2013 1:00PM
