Khorostkiv New Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Ukraine
Region
Ternopyl
District
Husyatyn
Settlement
Khorostkiv
Site address
The Jewish cemetery is located to the northeast of the Christian cemetery on Knyazya Volodymyra Street.
GPS coordinates
49.2191097, 25.9155682
Perimeter length
413 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
yes
Type and height of existing fence
No fence
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
Unfenced Jewish cemetery. The majority of the cemetery was demolished. The preserved tombstones and fragments are located on land which is most likely used for growing fruit. There is also a sports ground on the site. Clearance and fencing are required.
Number of existing gravestones
Approximately 30 tombstones.
Date of oldest tombstone
1876
Date of newest tombstone
1938
Urgency of erecting a fence
High
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
No
Historical overview
The exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. However, given the oldest preserved tombstone dates to the latter half of the 19th century it can be assumed it was founded in that era.
