Cemetery #201524
Pitakande Military Cemetery
Also known as Kandy War Cemetery
0
documented records
≈ 85–170
approx. capacity (graves)
4,270 m²
cemetery area
Oct 18, 2026
last modified
About this cemetery
Now called Kandy War Cemetery, this was formerly known as the Pitakande Military Cemetery. It is a British military cemetery in Kandy, maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. The site was originally acquired by the military authorities, and wartime graves from civil and church cemeteries were later concentrated here. It holds Commonwealth and other soldiers who died from 1939 onwards. You can reach the cemetery on +94 77 064 4364 or through cwgc.org.
Cemetery location
GPS coordinates: 7.281620° N, 80.608439° E Directions in Google Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Nearby cemeteries
The closest other burial grounds listed on EveryStone.
- Katukele Jumma Muslim Burial Grounds 1.7 km away · Kandy
- General Cemetery Mahaiyawa 3.8 km away · Kandy
- British Garrison Cemetery 4.0 km away · Kandy
- Wagolla Cemetery 4.8 km away · Kandy
- Dehianga Cemetery 5.6 km away · Muruthalawa
- Nugaliyadda Cemetery 11 km away · Sagama
- Balagolla Cemetery 13 km away · Balagolla
- Polambegoda Cemetery 19 km away · Polambegoda
- Bawwagama Cemetery 28 km away · Nawalapitiya
- General Cemetery Kurunegala 36 km away · Kurunegala
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How big is Pitakande Military Cemetery?
Pitakande Military Cemetery covers about 4,270 m² (1.1 acres), about half the size of a soccer field. It is the 4th largest of the 9 cemeteries we list in Central.