Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille

Name: Blighty Valley Cemetery
Address: Authuille, France

#3 among attractions in Authuille

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Blighty Valley Cemetery is a World War I cemetery located about 4 kilometres north-east of the town of Albert, Somme in northern France. It contains 1,027 burials and commemorations of Commonwealth soldiers who died in 1916 during the Battle of the Somme. Most of the burials are of soldiers who died on 1 July 1916, which was the first day of the Battle of Albert. ()

Established: 1916 (108 years ago)Coordinates: 50°1'60"N, 2°40'9"E

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Authuille France

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Blighty Valley Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Thiepval Memorial, Authuile Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Aveluy Wood Cemetery, Ovillers-la-Boisselle.

1.4 miNE
Monuments and statues, Memorial
Thiepval Memorial, Thiepval
36 min walk • The Thiepval Memorial, towering above the rolling countryside of the Somme in Authuille, France, stands as a poignant tribute to the missing of the Somme, commemorating more than 72,000 soldiers of the British and South African forces who died during the First World...
0.5 miN
Cemetery
Authuile Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Authuille
14 min walk • The Authuile Military Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Somme region of France commemorating British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought in the First World War. The cemetery contains soldiers who died on a variety of dates in several battles near the French village of Authuile.
0.9 miNW
Cemetery
Aveluy Wood Cemetery, Authuille
23 min walk • The Aveluy Wood Cemetery is a cemetery located in the Somme region of France commemorating British and Commonwealth soldiers who fought in the Battle of the Somme in World War I.
1.5 miSE
Locality
Ovillers-la-Boisselle
38 min walk • One of the most notable attractions in Ovillers-la-Boisselle is the Lochnagar Crater, a massive hole in the ground that was created by an explosion during World War I. This historic site serves as a poignant reminder of the village's wartime past and offers visitors...

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Which popular attractions are close to Blighty Valley Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Authuile Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Authuille (14 min walk), Aveluy Wood Cemetery, Authuille (23 min walk).

Blighty Valley Cemetery, Authuille

Facts and practical information

Blighty Valley Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Thiepval Memorial, Thiepval

Authuile Military Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery, Authuille

Aveluy Wood Cemetery, Authuille

Ovillers-la-Boisselle

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Blighty Valley Cemetery?