Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

The cemetery contains 10,785 graves arranged in 35 sections, with most casualties originating from nearby medical facilities during World War I.

The site began as a French Army hospital location in 1914 and later transformed into a major Commonwealth burial ground for soldiers from multiple nations.

The cemetery features architectural elements by Reginald Blomfield, including the Stone of Remembrance and Cross of Sacrifice that represent military sacrifice.

A visitor center opened in 2012 presents exhibitions about military medicine and the history of Remy Farm through educational displays and resources.

The cemetery contains graves of 35 members of the Chinese Labour Corps who performed essential support roles during the First World War.

Location: Poperinge

Architects: Reginald Blomfield, Arthur Hutton

Operator: Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Part of: Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)

Website: https://cwgc.org/find/find-cemeteries-and-memorials/14900/lijssenthoek-military-cemetery

GPS coordinates: 50.82878,2.70106

Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:41