Khmilnyk Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Ukraine
Region
Zakarpattia
District
Irshava
Settlement
Khmil’nyk
Site address
To reach the cemetery, enter Khmil’nyk village from the eastern side (Kamyans'ke village). Proceed for 400 metres from the turn-off to Boharevytsa village. The cemetery is on the left of the road.
GPS coordinates
48.28079, 22.90918
Perimeter length
109 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
yes
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is surrounded by a metal mesh fence with gabion stone fronting, constructed by ESJF in September 2017.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is slightly overgrown. It requires clearing. The fence is in excellent condition.
Number of existing gravestones
45
Date of oldest tombstone
1904
Date of newest tombstone
1925
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
The exact date of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown, but it appears on cadastral maps from 1865. According to the dates on the found gravestones, it was functioning in the early 20th century. The cemetery was fenced by ESJF in 2017.
