Bécourt Military Cemetery was begun in August, 1915 by the 51st (Highland) Division and carried on by the 18th and other Divisions in the line until the Battles of the Somme, 1916.  It continued in use chiefly by Field Ambulances until April 1917.  Plot II was made by the 18th Division at the end of August 1918.

Bécourt Military Cemetery covers an area of 5,176 square yards, is enclosed by a rubble wall and is almost completely surrounded by tall trees.

Bécourt Military Cemetery is situated approximately 2km west north west of Fricourt, on the west side of Bécourt Wood, on the south side of the minor road from to Bécourt to Albert.