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    Memorial

    Cardington

    Cardington WW1 War Memorial

    Source: Copyright Tony Gabis

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    Current Location

    Opposite the parish church, Cardington cemetery, Bedford Road, Cardington, North Bedfordshire, Bedfordshire, MK44 3SS, England

    OS Grid Reference

    TL 08559 47903

    Denomination

    Church of England

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    © WMR-1906

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    Type of Memorial
    Cross
    WMR Reference Number
    1906
    Description
    Latin cross with sword of sacrifice attached surmounting an octagonal plinth and base. The names are on the plinth in black lettering.
    Inscription
    IN MEMORY / OF THE MEN OF / THIS PARISH / WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES / IN THE GREAT / WAR / 1914-1918 / 1939-1945
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    35
    Died
    35
    Information shown
    Surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Surname
    Maker(s)
    • Sir Reginald Blomfield RA, Architect

    • Messrs Dove Bros, Islington, Builder

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    23rd May 1920

    Mr S. H. Whitbread, C.B., Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire (Patron of the Living)

    Dedicated

    23rd May 1920

    Rev. W. S. C. Seccombe, Vicar of the Parish

    Custodian
    PARISH COUNCIL

    Components

    Cross

    Height: 4270MM

    Width: 900MM

    Depth: 200MM


    Made from: Stone - Portland


    Condition: Good


    Bedfordshire Times and Independent - Friday 28 May 1920 Local Topics (List of names)