Monument record 11207 - Blacon Cemetery

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Summary

Blacon Cemetery was established around the time of World War II with two special plots set aside for military personnel, the number of white headstones there serve as a testament to those soldiers who died in the war. The first section was the RAF regional cemetery with a smaller plot for British, Commonwealth and Polish burials. The cemetery also contains memorials to soldiers who died in World War I and World War II.

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Blacon Cemetery was established around the time of World War II with two special plots set aside for military personnel, the number of white headstones there serve as a testament to those soldiers who died in the war. The first section was the RAF regional cemetery with a smaller plot for British, Commonwealth and Polish burials. The cemetery also contains memorials to soldiers who died in World War I and World War II. (1)


<1> Stuart, E., 2005, What did you do in the War Deva?, p208-209 (Book). SCH6921.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1928-1954, Ordnance Survey Third Revision County Series (Epoch 4) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire (Maps and Plans). SCH4533.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Stuart, E.. 2005. What did you do in the War Deva?. p208-209.
  • <2> Maps and Plans: Ordnance Survey. 1928-1954. Ordnance Survey Third Revision County Series (Epoch 4) 6 inch to 1 mile - Cheshire. 6 inch to 1 mile.

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Location

Grid reference Centred SJ 393 679 (377m by 317m) (2 map features)
Map sheet SJ36NE
Civil Parish CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER
Historic Township/Parish/County CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE

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Record last edited

Feb 19 2024 12:49PM