Monument record MDO41591 - World War II bomb crater, Corfe Mullen
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Summary
A World War II bomb crater on open ground at Corfe Mullen is visible on 1940s aerial photographs. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
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Full Description
A World War II bomb crater on open ground at Corfe Mullen is visible on 1940s aerial photographs (1).
The feature comprises a sub-circular ditched depression 8.8m in diameter. Surrounding this is a starburst of upcast earth, characteristic of blast activity.
The site is under a modern housing estate on current Google Earth imagery and the feature is no longer visible. It was digitally plotted by the Dorset Stour NMP project.
<1> Royal Air Force, 20-OCT-47, RAF/CPE/UK/2370 V 5048-9 (Aerial Photograph). SDO16189.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO16189 Aerial Photograph: Royal Air Force. 20-OCT-47. RAF/CPE/UK/2370 V 5048-9.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 9843 9619 (point) (5 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY99NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Mullen; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Sep 3 2018 2:08PM
