Tyne Cot Cemetery
Tyne Cot Cemetery
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It is now the largest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world in terms of burials. At the suggestion of King George V, who visited the cemetery in 1922, the Cross of Sacrifice was placed on the original large pill-box. There are three other pill-boxes in the cemetery. There are now 11,956 Commonwealth servicemen of the First World War buried or commemorated in Tyne Cot Cemetery. 8,369 of the burials are unidentified but there are special memorials to more than 80 casualties known or believed to be buried among them. Other special memorials commemorate 20 casualties whose graves were destroyed by shell fire. There are 4 German burials, 3 being unidentified. The cemetery was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. The TYNE COT MEMORIAL forms the north-eastern boundary of Tyne Cot Cemetery and commemorates nearly 35,000 servicemen from the United Kingdom and New Zealand who died in the Ypres Salient after 16 August 1917 and whose graves are not known. The memorial stands close to the farthest point in Belgium reached by Commonwealth forces in the First World War until the final advance to victory. The memorial was designed by Sir Herbert Baker with sculpture by F V Blundstone.
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- David APreston, United Kingdom522 contributionsFor all who careWe went to Tyne Cot as I had a great uncle who is commemorated here - sadly no grave. To say this visit was excellent is a misnomer. Just to see the mass of graves and the number of names inscribed on the wall is staggering. It is hard to believe or understand what happened. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission do a remarkable job with the upkeep making it a place where those here are honoured in the most warm and human way possible. Since my last visit there is now a visitor centre. One of the most moving parts is the loudspeaker announcing the names of those who have died. Inside the centre, these names are accompanied by their photos - so impressive. They also have guides in the cemetery and the young man who spoke to us was so eloquent and informative so that he was able to fill in gaps in our knowledge and point out other sites that we might find interesting.Visited October 2023Traveled with friendsWritten October 15, 2023
- carolineclaytGreat Eccleston, United Kingdom102 contributionsBeautifully maintained memorialThis is a beautiful memorial to remember such a tragic time in our history. Peaceful. Well maintained and clear guide if you are looking to find a particular grave stone. Very reflective. Could be clearer where to park and entry/exit but that may have been our error.Visited April 2024Traveled with familyWritten June 16, 2024
- Stephanie T28 contributionsA must for history buffs!A beautiful British cemetery from WWI, and a must-do for those who study history. Everyone, really, should appreciate being amongst the graves of some of those who lost their lives during WWI and take some time to pay their respects. Note: take Euros to access the restrooms, only open after 10 am.Visited June 2024Traveled with familyWritten July 16, 2024
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Angus, UK18 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
I’ve visited a few times and every time I do it’s always beautifully looked after by the gardeners. Even if you don’t have a grave to visit in particular, you will find yourself lost in just waking round the cemetery learning about those who are buried there. We spent 2.5 hours here this time but could easily spend a lot longer here. Very emotional place of course, but important that it’s visited regularly.
Written August 25, 2023
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Robert A
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Jul 2022 • Couples
We had visited cemeteries in Normandy and the Somme but nothing prepares you for Tyne Cot. After looking around the visitor centre which was very interesting you enter the cemetery and are faced with rows of headstones which is overwhelming. Then there are dozens of panels with the names of the missing and it is very hard to take it all in. It is not that easy to find but is a must see if you are in the area.
Written July 22, 2022
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LanceSmallshaw
La Hulpe, Belgium182 contributions
Apr 2022 • Solo
Had another opportunity to revisit Tyne cot, last here in 2017. When I entered the cemetery I have always had an overwhelming feeling of calm , peace and serenity here. As ever the CWG ‘s keep it immaculate. It will always been such a memorial a symbol in history.
Written April 18, 2022
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eloorg
Hampshire, UK525 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Such is the scale of the graves at Tyne Cot memorial that you are deeply moved and truly realise the scale of how many fell in just one small area during World War One.
Tyne Cot cemetery was a very moving place to visit and was a cemetery fit for commemorating those who had died during the war. On our tour, we stopped here for an hour, and I walked round reading the names on the head stones.
It is deeply saddening that this many people died and it really is an eye opener into the horrors suffered on the war.
Tyne Cot cemetery was a very moving place to visit and was a cemetery fit for commemorating those who had died during the war. On our tour, we stopped here for an hour, and I walked round reading the names on the head stones.
It is deeply saddening that this many people died and it really is an eye opener into the horrors suffered on the war.
Written February 19, 2020
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AgedMan
United Kingdom563 contributions
Sep 2022
Walking around this cemetery and the visitor centre it brought it home the futility of war. All those lives lost, on both sides, for what in reality was a narrow strip of land. Full marks to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission for the upkeep of all these cemeteries.
Written October 1, 2022
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Stephanie T
28 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
A beautiful British cemetery from WWI, and a must-do for those who study history. Everyone, really, should appreciate being amongst the graves of some of those who lost their lives during WWI and take some time to pay their respects.
Note: take Euros to access the restrooms, only open after 10 am.
Note: take Euros to access the restrooms, only open after 10 am.
Written July 16, 2024
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Barry and Nicol... G
Reading, UK1,190 contributions
May 2023
Row after row of gleaming white head stones of young men who died for their king and country. It's so hard to stand there and look at so many lives lost and not think why. It's such a peaceful place and immaculately kept. Time seems to stand still as you wonder around reading heads stones and paying your respects to the fallen. Its a sobering experience but one that we should all feel. I don't understand war but I am so proud that so many fought so that we may live how we do today, free.
Written May 29, 2023
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jra3
Wisconsin928 contributions
Sep 2021 • Solo
If you are traveling by car or bike and get a chance to visit, it is worth your time. The visitor center is currently closed for remodeling with no posted timeline for opening. The cemetery / memorial is well cared for.
Written September 8, 2021
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wink1970
160 contributions
Jun 2022
12,000 graves, of which 2/3 are Unknown Soldiers. A strangely beautiful place, to pay your respects to the young men who gave their lives in the battles around Ypres. A must-see, especially if you have visited the Passchendaele Museum beforehand/afterwards.
Written June 5, 2022
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David A
Preston, UK522 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
We went to Tyne Cot as I had a great uncle who is commemorated here - sadly no grave. To say this visit was excellent is a misnomer. Just to see the mass of graves and the number of names inscribed on the wall is staggering. It is hard to believe or understand what happened. The Commonwealth War Graves Commission do a remarkable job with the upkeep making it a place where those here are honoured in the most warm and human way possible. Since my last visit there is now a visitor centre. One of the most moving parts is the loudspeaker announcing the names of those who have died. Inside the centre, these names are accompanied by their photos - so impressive. They also have guides in the cemetery and the young man who spoke to us was so eloquent and informative so that he was able to fill in gaps in our knowledge and point out other sites that we might find interesting.
Written October 15, 2023
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We have a small dog travelling with us. Can we bring him to Tyne Cot visitor centre & cemetry, we will carry him. Thank you
Written August 29, 2023
Are dogs allowed at the cementray pls ?
Written September 16, 2020
We didn’t see dogs but there were only a few visitors. You can ask in an email to :
toerisme@zonnebeke.be
Succes!
Written September 17, 2020
We are visiting Tyne Cot next weekend on a Battlefields Tour. My husband has an uncle named on the wall.
Can we purchase a poppy cross or wreath in the Visitor Centre to leave in his remembrance.
Many thanks in anticipation.
Nena Ellen.
Written September 12, 2015
Nena,
I don't recall them being on sale there but in if you visit the Cloth Hall in Ypres or the excellent museum at nearby Zonnebeke, there are shops that do sell the crosses.
.. and great respect for your husbands uncle - a hero
Written September 13, 2015
How long would you suggest we give ourselves to visit? There are one or two other things we want to do on the same day whilst we are in the area.
thanks
Written May 27, 2015
You should spend at least 1. 5 hours here, as it is one of the largest CWG Cemeteries. The good news is that unlike the smaller cemeteries there are toilets available ( .50 euros @ Mar 15). It is also well worth also attending the Menin Gate service at 8pm (CET) when they remember an event that happened on that date.
If you are tracing a relative that is remembered out there then a visit to the cwgc website is worth a visit before hand . If you have the person's name and ideally regiment( not essential) you can find which cemetery and also location, including cemetery map they are remembered at.
TomTom also has a POI of all the CWGG locations.
(Apologies to Trip Advisor for all the plugs!)
Written May 31, 2015
How do I locate the grave of my grandad who died in passendael and buried at Tyne Cot?
Written April 23, 2015
Go to the Commonwealth War Graves Commission site and the entry for him will have details of the Cemetery, Grave or Memorial his is in or commemorated on. Each Cemetery has a small locker with a visitors book and another book to names, graves or memorial in it.
Written May 28, 2015
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