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Latitude: 52.1195 / 52°7'10"N
Longitude: -0.4164 / 0°24'58"W
OS Eastings: 508524
OS Northings: 247982
OS Grid: TL085479
Mapcode National: GBR G2F.3JY
Mapcode Global: VHFQ8.QZRK
Plus Code: 9C4X4H9M+RF
Entry Name: R101 Monument in Cardington Cemetery
Listing Date: 17 May 1984
Grade: II
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1321595
English Heritage Legacy ID: 36640
ID on this website: 101321595
Location: Cardington, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK44
County: Bedford
Civil Parish: Cardington
Built-Up Area: Cardington
Traditional County: Bedfordshire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Bedfordshire
Church of England Parish: Cardington
Church of England Diocese: St.Albans
Tagged with: Monument
TL 0847 CARDINGTON BEDFROD ROAD
9/3 R101 Monument in
Cardington Cemetery
- II
Monument to commemorate R101 airship disaster, victims of which are buried in
mass grave beneath. 1930-31, by Sir Albert Richardson. Takes the form of a
large stone tomb chest of fairly simple design, set on 3-tiered base. Fluted
piers set into corners. Side and End panels framed by simple mouldings. NW
end panel inscribed:
"Here lie the bodies of 48 officers and men who perished in the airship
R101 at Beauvais, France, Oct. 5 1930".
Side panels inscribed with names of those who died, including Lord Thomson,
Air Minister, and Sir Sefton Brancker, Air Vice Marshal, SE end panel has
carved RAF crest.
Listing NGR: TL0852447982
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