On July 1st every year, for over four decades now, people have joined together for a unique ceremony to remember the events of that fateful Saturday in 1916. For each of these two exceptional years we have created a Facebook Livestream broadcast and in 2020 we prepared a short film which encapsulates the Foundation’s commitment to Remembrance, Peace and Reconciliation.


all the men and women who have suffered in war – and those who suffer still.
Once the bloodiest square mile on the Western Front, it is now a hallowed place
dedicated to Peace, Remembrance and Reconciliation.
strive to conserve this unique
site and honour all the men and
women who have suffered in
war – and those who suffer still.


Peace and Reconciliation
We remember all the men and women who were denied their future, never achieving their potential, with their hopes and dreams unrealised.
Commemorate
There are two annual remembrance ceremonies, in July and November. We always seek to involve the local community as well as welcoming visitors from around the world.
The Lochnagar Promise For Peace
Make the Promise
Friends’ Working Weekend 2022
With the easing of many of the restrictions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic we are optimistic that we will be... read more →
Wednesday December 8th, 2021
Lochnagar Commemorative Plaques
We are pleased to announce we are once again able to take applications to sponsor our emotive faux-brass Commemorative Plaques.... read more →
Wednesday December 8th, 2021
‘Thank You’ So Far, In Our Ongoing Walkway Crisis Appeal
‘The Lochnagar Crater Foundation would like to extend its gratitude to our very many supporters who have so kindly given... read more →
Monday November 15th, 2021
Karl Orsinger’s Grave Marker Returns Home
One of the most satisfying moments of the year has been helping with the return of a large 1916 German... read more →
Sunday October 10th, 2021
1st July with the ‘FORGET NEVER’ Project
Thank you to our Friends at Basildon Twinning and The Forget Never Project for the wonderful video available here. So... read more →
Friday October 8th, 2021
The sad loss of friend, RÉAL DELPLANQUE
It was with enormous shock and sadness that on the 4th October we heard of the sudden death of Réal... read more →
Tuesday October 5th, 2021