Grade II listed · Bedford

Cardington War Memorial

Cardington War Memorial is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 February 2017. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 99% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Cardington War Memorial
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1441321
Date first listed	14 February 2017
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.11937, -0.41661 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1441321

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Cardington War Memorial

Name	Grade	Distance
R101 Monument in Cardington Cemetery	II	25 m
272,273 and 274, Bedford Road	II	58 m
270 and 271, Bedford Road	II	67 m
326, Church Lane	II	99 m
Statue in Garden of Howard'S House	II	131 m
Howard'S House	II*	135 m
Malting Farmhouse and No. 275 Bedford Road	II	141 m
Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin	II	155 m
325, Church Lane	II	166 m
Pleasant Place	II	168 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Cardington War Memorial listed?

Yes. Cardington War Memorial is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1441321, first listed on 14 February 2017. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Cardington War Memorial?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bedford, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.