Foundation
Originally founded as four enclosures, there are now three cemeteries in Voormezeele, formed by grouping (enclosing) separate regimental cemeteries. Additionally, there is one grave in Voormezeele's parish churchyard.
Of the four enclosures, Enclosure 1 and 2 are now considered a single cemetery; the 42 graves of Enclosure 4 were concentrated into Enclosure 2; whilst Enclosure 3 is separated from 1 and 2 by the modern main road.
The village and the cemeteries fell into German hands on 29 April 1918 during the Spring Offensive, falling back to the Allies in September 1918 during the Hundred Days Offensive that swept fighting away from the Salient.
The cemeteries were designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.
Read more about this topic: Voormezeele Enclosures Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemeteries
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