What is the highest point in Bedfordshire and how high is it?
The county's highest point sits on the Dunstable Downs. It reaches an elevation of 243 metres above sea level.
Questions about Bedfordshire
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did the name Bedfordshire first appear in recorded history?
The first recorded use of the name appeared in 1011 as Bedanfordscir. This term meant the shire or county of Bedford.
Which three unitary authorities handle local government duties in Bedfordshire today?
Modern administrative maps show three unitary authority areas replacing the old system. Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, and Luton now handle local government duties independently.
How much was the regional gross value added in Bedfordshire by 2003?
Regional gross value added reached 5,466 million British Pounds Sterling by 2003. Agriculture contributed 52 million while industry added 1,311 million that year.
Where are the Cardington airship sheds located and what were they built for?
The enormous Cardington airship sheds sit south of Bedford near Cardington village. They were built during World War I for large airship construction.