Sanctuary Wood Cemetery
Sanctuary Wood Cemetery, Commonwealth War Graves Commission cemetery in Zillebeke, Belgium
The cemetery accommodates 1,989 burial sites and commemorations, with Edwin Lutyens designing this memorial ground featuring uniform white headstones in organized rows.
The cemetery grounds, established in 1915, contain remains from battles between 1914 and 1917, including the intense Battle of Mount Sorrel in June 1916.
The cemetery includes graves of 1,353 unknown soldiers from multiple nations, reflecting the international nature of World War I casualties in the Ypres region.
Located 5 kilometers east of Ypres on Canadalaan, the cemetery sits near the Canadian Hill 62 Memorial and maintains regular visiting hours for the public.
Between 1927 and 1932, the cemetery expanded by incorporating graves from surrounding areas, with some remains relocated from as distant as Nieuwpoort.
Location: Ypres
Architects: Edwin Lutyens, Noel Ackroyd Rew
Operator: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Website: https://cwgc.org/find-a-cemetery/cemetery/54700/sanctuary-wood-cemetery
GPS coordinates: 50.83820,2.94378
Latest update: May 27, 2025 17:45
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