Jerusalem War Cemetery
Jerusalem War Cemetery is one of the smallest Second World War cemetery of Commonwealth soldiers in Normandy, France. It is located between Bayeux and Tilly-sur-Seulles, close to the commune of Chouain.Photo: Kormin, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Wernervc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Opening hours: 24/7
- Type: Cemetery
- Description: cemetery located in Calvados, in France
- Also known as: “Cimetière militaire de Chouain”, “Jerusalem British war cemetery (Normandy)”, and “Jerusalem War Cemetery, Chouain”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Château de Belval and Église Sainte-Bazile de Couvert.
Château de Belval
Castle
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Château de Belval is a castle, which is situated 120 metres northeast of Jerusalem War Cemetery.
Église Sainte-Bazile de Couvert
Ruins
Photo: Pradigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Église Sainte-Bazile de Couvert is a ruins, which is situated 1¼ km south of Jerusalem War Cemetery.
Église Saint-Martin de Chouain
Church
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Église Saint-Martin de Chouain is a church, which is situated 1½ km east of Jerusalem War Cemetery.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Couvert and Condé-sur-Seulles.
Condé-sur-Seulles
Village
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Condé-sur-Seulles is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is situated on the river Seulles.
Juaye-Mondaye
Village
Photo: Ikmo-ned, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Juaye-Mondaye is a commune in the Calvados department in the Normandy region in northwestern France. It is most notable for its abbey.
Jerusalem War Cemetery
- Categories: Commonwealth War Graves Commission maintained cemetery and burial
- Location: Chouain, Arrondissement of Bayeux, Calvados, Normandy, France, Europe
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Latitude
49.21011° or 49° 12′ 36″ northLongitude
-0.65196° or 0° 39′ 7″ westOpen location code
8CXX686X+26OpenStreetMap ID
way 144531410OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=cemeteryWikidata ID
Q17624902
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Satellite Map
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In Other Languages
From Dutch to French—“Jerusalem War Cemetery” goes by many names.
- Dutch: “Jerusalem War Cemetery (Chouain)”
- Dutch: “Jerusalem War Cemetery”
- French: “cimetière militaire de Jérusalem de Chouain”
- French: “cimetière militaire du Commonwealth de Chouain”
- French: “Cimetière militaire du Commonwealth de Chouain”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Town hall of Chouain and Club-house.
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