Ypres Reservoir Cemetery
Ypres Reservoir Cemetery is a national or military cemetery in Ypres, Belgium. It was established in 1915. It holds beschermd monument status. Wikidata records 4 notable interments here, including Francis Aylmer Maxwell, George Augustus King, Arthur Cecil Lowe.
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At a glance
| Location | 🇧🇪 Ypres, Belgium |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 50.85336, 2.87753 (source: Wikidata) |
| Established | 1915 |
| Type | National and military, Historic and heritage |
| Era | Early 1900s |
| Heritage status | beschermd monument |
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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
4 notable figures are documented here in Wikidata, each with a Wikipedia article and recorded burial place.
- Francis Aylmer Maxwell (1871–1917), military personnel
- George Augustus King (1885–1917), farmer
- Arthur Cecil Lowe (1868–1917), military officer
- Lewis Robertson (1883–1914), rugby union player
Common questions
Where is Ypres Reservoir Cemetery?
Ypres Reservoir Cemetery is in Ypres, Belgium, at coordinates 50.8534, 2.8775.
When was Ypres Reservoir Cemetery established?
Ypres Reservoir Cemetery was established in 1915, according to Wikidata.
Who is buried at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery?
Wikidata documents 4 notable interments at Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, including Francis Aylmer Maxwell, George Augustus King, Arthur Cecil Lowe, Lewis Robertson.
Records and sources
- Wikidata: Q3387314 (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. "Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium." restingplaces.site. Wikidata source record: Q3387314. https://restingplaces.site/cemeteries/ypres-reservoir-cemetery/
BibTeX
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title = {Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, Ypres, Belgium},
author = {{Resting Places}},
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note = {Source record: Wikidata Q3387314}
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