Pecovska Nova Ves Jewish Cemetery

Cemetery Information

Country
Slovakia
Region
Presov
District
Okres Sabinov
Settlement
Pečovská Nová Ves
Site address
The cemetery is located off Dujave Street. To reach it, cross the bridge and turn right on the slope, then continue through the Roma settlement. The cemetery should be to the right.
GPS coordinates
49.129180, 21.035962
Perimeter length
273 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is surrounded by a 2 metre tall concrete wall.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is well-maintained.
Number of existing gravestones
80
Date of oldest tombstone
1892 (the oldest tombstone found by the ESJF).
Date of newest tombstone
1940 (the newest tombstone found by the ESJF).
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Ohel
Drone surveys
Yes

Historical overview

Given the oldest preserved tombstone is dated 1892, it can be inferred the cemetery was already in use by the late 19th century.
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