Monument record TQ 87 NW 1248 - A probable Second World War bomb crater seen as a circular earthwork depression measuring c.8m in diameter

Summary

A probable Second World War bomb crater seen as a circular earthwork depression measuring c.8m in diameter. This is one of a line of four craters which are probably from the same air raid which were mapped from 1947 RAF aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. This bomb crater lies within the limits of a Second World War minefield (NMR Monument Number: 1536303). There is no evidence of exploded mines around the bomb crater (as seen at points along the length of the minefield) indicating that the bomb fell after the mines had been lifted. This crater still remains as a water-filled depression which has been recorded as a small pond on the current OS map.

Location

Grid reference Centred TQ 8255 7850 (21m by 21m)
Map sheet TQ87NW
County KENT
Civil Parish ALLHALLOWS, MEDWAY, KENT
Unitary Authority MEDWAY

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Full Description

A probable Second World War bomb crater seen as a circular earthwork depression at TQ 8255 7850 measuring c.8m in diameter. This is one of a line of four craters which are probably from the same air raid which were mapped from 1947 RAF aerial photographs as part of the English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project. This bomb crater lies within the limits of a Second World War minefield (NMR Monument Number: 1536303). There is no evidence of exploded mines around the bomb crater (as seen at points along the length of the minefield) indicating that the bomb fell after the mines had been lifted. This crater still remains as a water-filled depression which has been recorded as a small pond on the current OS map. (1)


<1> RAF, 1947, NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3001 16-JAN-1947 (Photograph). SKE55869.

<2> Historic England, Historic England Archive (Archive). SKE58609.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Photograph: RAF. 1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3001 16-JAN-1947. NMR RAF/CPE/UK/1923 3001 16-JAN-1947.
  • <2> Archive: Historic England. Historic England Archive.

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Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Related Monuments/Buildings (0)

Related Events/Activities (1)

  • Non-Intrusive Event: English Heritage: Hoo Peninsula Landscape Project NMP (EKE20812)

Record last edited

Oct 17 2025 11:16AM