CWGC War Graves Week 2024 - Rotherham (Moorgate) Cemetery

CWGC War Graves Week 2024 - Rotherham (Moorgate) Cemetery

Join us for a tour of Rotherham (Moorgate) Cemetery.

By Commonwealth War Graves

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Mon, 13 May 2024 10:30 - 12:00 GMT+1

Location

Moorgate Cemetery

14 Boston Castle Grove Rotherham S60 2BA United Kingdom

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About this event

Join us for a tour of Rotherham (Moorgate) Cemetery.

Our tours are free to the public, but if you would like to support us then please consider donating to our charity The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF).

https://foundation.cwgc.org/donate/

MEETING POINT at the Cross of Sacrifice at the cemetery entrance.

Rotherham (Moorgate) Cemetery contains 52 Commonwealth burials of the First World War and 32 from the Second, all scattered throughout the cemetery. The Cross of Sacrifice is situated at the main entrance.

Parking nearby; no facilities or toilets; uneven ground.

Please dress for the weather and wear suitable footwear.

The Commonwealth War Graves Foundation (CWGF) aims to actively engage all communities with the work of the CWGC by telling the inspiring stories through education and outreach projects.

The CWGF is an independent charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales (1171947) and Scotland (SC051982).

Frequently asked questions

Where should I meet my guide?

At the Cross of Sacrifice at the cemetery entrance.

Who should I contact if I have questions?

The team at public.engagement@cwgc.org

What should I do if I need to cancel?

Email public.engagement@cwgc.org

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Across Britain there are war graves and memorials at over 12,000 locations. From towering and dramatic memorials which bear the names of tens of thousands of missing personnel, to small and intimate local churchyards where perhaps only one service person is commemorated, there is so much to discover.

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