Den Helder, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
Batterij Begraafplaats
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Battery ‘Cemetery’
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
1. Batterij Begraafplaats / Battery ‘Cemetery’ Marker
Oorspronkelijk liggen de beddingen buiten de begraafplaats. Na een uitbreiding is één opstelling binnen de begraafplaats komen te liggen, deze opstelling is in zijn geheel nog aanwezig. Bij de ingang het manschappenonderkomen en op deze plek de bedding en het munitiemagazijn.
Constructed in 1939, the 'Begraafplaats' (Cemetery) battery formed part of the naval base's defenses. The battery comprises gun emplacements for 15 cm L/40 No. 1 guns, along with ammunition magazines and associated crew shelters.
Originally, the emplacements were situated outside the cemetery. Following an expansion, one emplacement ended up within the cemetery grounds; this emplacement remains fully intact. The crew shelter is located near the entrance, with the gun emplacement and ammunition magazine situated at this same spot.
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Location. 52° 56.97′ N, 4° 44.324′ E. Marker is in Den Helder, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is on Kerkhoflaan. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kerkhoflaan 4, Den Helder, Noord-Holland 1789, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, the Benelux Low Countries, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 7 other markers are within 13 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Slag bij Kijkduin (21 augustus 1673) / Battle of Texel (August 21, 1673) (approx. one kilometer away); Leo Pinkhof (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Beaufighter NE746 Crash Memorial (approx. 6.6 kilometers away); Rampspoed in het verleden / Disaster in the Past (approx. 6.7 kilometers away); Molen de Traanroeier / Windmill de Traanroeier / Mühle de Traanroeier (approx. 12.4 kilometers away); Harold E. Kious Rescued (approx. 12.5 kilometers away); Siem de Waal Returns (approx. 12.5 kilometers away).
More about this marker. The marker is located in Algemene Begraafplaats Den Helder (“Den Helder General Cemetery”), at the southern edge of the cemetery. The easiest way to find the marker site is to follow the cemetery map (and trail signs) to the Oorlogsgraven (“War
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 2, 2026
2. Batterij Begraafplaats / Battery ‘Cemetery’ Marker - wide view
Regarding Batterij Begraafplaats / Battery ‘Cemetery’. According to the (not transcribed) illustration on the marker, Batterij Begraafplaats was one of nine batteries that made up the Detachement Kustartillerie Den Helder.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, 20
3. Batterij Begraafplaats / Battery ‘Cemetery’ Marker - wide view
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
