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British Graveyard, Melaka

#92 of 175 things to do in Melaka

Cemeteries

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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“British and Dutch graves”

Oct 2018

This graveyard is at the foot of St Paul's Hill. Dutch as well as British were buried here. We stayed awhile and read the inscriptions on the tombstones. Some of the epitaphs left us feeling poignant.

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“A piece of history”

Aug 2018

This graveyard is at the bottom of the hill near St Paul's Church. It was used by the British as well as the Dutch and gives a glimpse into the history of these two colonies. We spent about 10 minutes here looking at the various gravestones.

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Jana C

Prague, Czech Republic4,663 contributions

The Dutch Graveyard

Nov 2012 • Couples

This is actually called the Dutch Graveyard but there are 33 British graves here comparing to only 5 Dutch ones. The graveyard was first used in the last quarter of the 17th century. The last person buried here was in 1838.

Written December 4, 2012

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Fiona M

Edinburgh, UK169 contributions

Interesting - but hard to read the gravestones

Oct 2018 • Couples

Mixed reviews meant I really didn’t know what to expect but I’m glad I went. Interesting to see the mix of people buried there and their ages. This was best gleaned from the info board as the definition on the gravestones showed ageing and made many difficult to read.
Quite well maintained. Shame some locals seem to think it’s ok to park their scooters amongst the graves.

Written October 5, 2018

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Bhupinderjeet S

Sungai Petani, Malaysia229 contributions

Heritage site but poorly maintained

Feb 2017

Its marked as Heritage Site but yet its poorly maintained. The grass was not mowed. Need to go at least in a pair because its isolated though by the roadside and lonely

Written February 6, 2017

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Billy W

Bramcote, UK799 contributions

Interesting

Mar 2018 • Couples

Found this really interesting especially when you look at the average age of the people buried here it's quite shocking.

Written March 16, 2018

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Iratdog

Kerhonkson, NY1,465 contributions

Right up my alley

Feb 2017 • Solo

This is right off the main thoroughfare with Dutch Square et al. I like the fact that it's rough. I certainly get the feeling of antiquity more purely from a setting like this.

I lingered awhile. I could sense the tremendous sense of sacrifice and the value of conquest here. I'm in awe of how truly brave and strong you would have had to have been to embark on such a journey in those days so very long ago. I don't think people today understand even something as simple as the meaning of darkness back then. Truly powerful.

Written February 8, 2017

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jackmoore93

Bath, UK861 contributions

'Dutch Graveyard'

Jul 2016 • Couples

Not too far from the Dutch Square, the Dutch (British) graveyard was used as a burial site for Colonial military personnel including 5 Dutch and 33 British soldiers and their wives during the Naning War.
Now, it is overgrown and not kept tidy but a cool place to visit nonetheless.

Written July 30, 2016

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Leonard S

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It's written The Dutch Graveyard

Dec 2015 • Couples

I don't know why, but it's written there The Dutch Graveyard / Kubur Belanda. Why is it written here British Graveyard? Basically it's just a graveyard, you can read the history written on the board at the entrance. It's just right next to the alley to the St. Paul Hill.

Written January 4, 2016

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Selladurai P

Edmonton, Canada473 contributions

Dutch and British Graveyard

Feb 2015 • Solo

Visited this Graveyard and the history as follows In 1829, the British ruler in Malacca demanded Daerah Naning to remit their taxes amounting to 10% of their total harvests, as tribute to Malacca. The Naning ruler, Datuk Dol Said turned down the request because he feels that the Naning district is not part of Melaka. The British wage a war against Naning in the year 1831. In 1832, the British launch a second attack on Naning with a much larger force. This time, Datuk Dol Said did not acquire help from his allies. Naning district was defeated and conquered, but Datuk Dol Said only surrender in 1834. He was given pension of RM100 every month until he passed away in 1849.

Although the British won the war, they suffered had many soldiers sacrificed in the battle. British Graveyard was erected by Department of Museums and Antiquities for British soldier, George Holdfold Walker, his horse and dog, sacrificed in the second Naning War in 1832.

Written July 12, 2015

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djetlag

UK54 contributions

if you like putting together history

by the dates on gravestones, then it's fine.. otherwise it's pretty unremarkable... was hot and i didn't have the patience!

Written January 26, 2012

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nellielim

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia4,110 contributions

British and Dutch graves

Oct 2018 • Family

This graveyard is at the foot of St Paul's Hill. Dutch as well as British were buried here. We stayed awhile and read the inscriptions on the tombstones. Some of the epitaphs left us feeling poignant.

Written October 26, 2018

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