Dutch Cemetery - Kochi, India
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Torgut
N 09° 57.845 E 076° 14.313
43P E 635764 N 1101695
This is a small old Dutch cemetery in Kochi which unfortunately it's usually closed for visits.
Waymark Code: WM18J2G
Location: India
Date Posted: 08/08/2023
Views: 2
In 1663 the Dutch took the local Portuguese fort and it was by then that the need of a cemetery arised. It is unknown when exactly the cemetery started but the year of 1724 is painted on a pillar of the cemetery's gate. However the oldest grave found in there these days is dated from 1784. In 1795 the English conquered Kochi and there wasn't much need for a Dutch cemetery anymore.
Unfortunately the cemetery is not open to the public, or at least it's not usually open. It's possible to take a look over the wall though.
City, Town, or Parish / State / Country: Kochi, Kerala, India
Approximate number of graves: 104
Cemetery Status: Inactive Maintained
Cemetery Website: [Web Link]
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