Tyne Cot
Tyne Cot is a national or military cemetery in Zonnebeke, Belgium. It was established in 1917. It holds World Heritage Site status. Wikidata records 5 notable interments here, including Clarence Jeffries, Lewis McGee, James Peter Robertson.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇧🇪 Zonnebeke, Belgium |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50.88750, 2.99889 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1917 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Heritage status | World Heritage Site |
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Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Source: Google Places. Last checked 2026-07-23. Hours can change, confirm with the cemetery before visiting.
Notable interments
5 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
Of Tyne Cot's 5 documented notable interments, recorded occupations include military personnel (60%), military officer (40%).
- Clarence Jeffries (1894–1917), military personnel
- Lewis McGee (1888–1917), military officer
- James Peter Robertson (1883–1917), military personnel
- William Clamp (1891–1917), military personnel
- James Foster Riddell (1861–1915), military officer
Common questions
Where is Tyne Cot?
Tyne Cot is in Zonnebeke, Belgium, at coordinates 50.8875, 2.9989.
When was Tyne Cot established?
Tyne Cot was established in 1917, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Tyne Cot?
Wikidata documents 5 notable interments at Tyne Cot, including Clarence Jeffries, Lewis McGee, James Peter Robertson, William Clamp, James Foster Riddell.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q2369533 (CC0, the source for the facts on this page)
- Wikipedia article
- Burial records on Find a Grave (external, not affiliated)
Related terms
- War GraveHeritage StatusNotable intermentInterment
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Resting Places. "Tyne Cot, Zonnebeke, Belgium." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q2369533. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/tyne-cot/
BibTeX
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title = {Tyne Cot, Zonnebeke, Belgium},
author = {{Resting Places}},
howpublished = {\url{https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/tyne-cot/}},
note = {Source record: Wikidata Q2369533}
}