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Canterbury City Cemetery

Memorials : 10691
Location : Canterbury, City of Canterbury, England
Coordinate : 51.2843285, 1.0637640
Description : Canterbury City Cemetery was opened in 1871. The site is dominated by an ornate double chapel of rest, with an imposing central spire. There is a handsome Cross of Sacrifice, similar to one in Deal Cemetery, in honour of the Service men and women who were casualties of the First World War, many of whose Commonwealth War Graves Commission markers can be seen nearby. Canterbury is a garrison town, with strong links with The East Kent Regiment ('The Buffs'), so there are over 200 war graves, including some in a small formal war cemetery. Canterbury was targetted during the Second... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Canterbury City Cemetery?

    Canterbury City Cemetery is located at Westgate Court Avenue Canterbury, City of Canterbury ,Kent , CT2 8JLEngland.

  • Canterbury City Cemetery cemetery's updated grave count on graveviews.com?

    10492 memorials

  • Where are the coordinates of the Canterbury City Cemetery?

    Latitude: 51.2843285
    Longitude: 1.0637640

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