Crew of Handley Page Hampden AE381

Memorial
Title

Crew of Handley Page Hampden AE381 - Cross

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Locations

Last known location:
Moorland hillside
Pennine Way
Kinder Scout
Derbyshire

Nearest postcode:
S33 7ZJ

NGR:
SK 07793 87485 ±5m

Location details:
In remote inhospitable moorland on the western flank of Kinder Plateau, between Cluther Rocks and Kinder Low, a few metres east of the Pennine Way long distance footpath and located against a natural rock adjacent to fragments of aircraft debris.

Type

Overall type: Tablet.

Overall condition: Fair. The inscription is legible.

Description:

A plain wooden cross with a brass plaque bearing an incised inscription stamped in upright capital lettering.

Components:

Component	Material	Height	Width	Depth	Condition
Cross	Wood	600	305	40	Fair
Plaque	Brass	25	75	1	Fair
Dimensions in millimetres ±5mm unless stated otherwise.

Inscription

IN MEMORY OF THE CREW
OF HAMPDEN AE 381 50 SQD
CRASHED 21 1 1942

Conflicts and people named
Conflict	Second World War (1939-1945)
Number died	0
Number served and returned	0
Total names	0

Administration

Custodians:
The land is owned and managed by the National Trust but it is believed that the memorial was provided and installed by private individuals.

Local Authorities:
After WW2: Hayfield Parish Council, Chapel en le Frith Rural District Council; Derbyshire County Council.
Since 1974: Hayfield Parish Council, High Peak Borough Council; Derbyshire County Council.

History

17th April, 1951: The memorial lies in the Peak District National Park designated on that date.

2nd August, 2012: The memorial was surveyed by Roy Branson and Alan Willmot. It was in fair condition.

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