Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery

Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Poperinge containing roughly 10,785 graves spread across 35 sections. Most of the buried soldiers came from nearby medical facilities during World War I.

The site started as a French Army hospital location in 1914 and later became a major burial ground for Commonwealth soldiers from multiple nations. This shift from medical facility to cemetery reflects the war's toll on the region.

The grounds feature architectural designs by Reginald Blomfield, including the Stone of Remembrance and Cross of Sacrifice that symbolize military loss. These monuments shape the overall feeling and give the place its solemn character.

A visitor center opened in 2012 offers exhibitions about military medicine and the site's history through educational displays and materials. The grounds are designed for accessible walking and allow time to view the graves and monuments.

The grounds contain graves of 35 members of the Chinese Labour Corps who performed vital support work during World War I. These burials honor often-overlooked workers who contributed to the Allied war effort.

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: December 8, 2025 21:01