Popovo Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Ukraine
Region
Zakarpattia
District
Berehove
Settlement
Popovo
Site address
The cemetery is located on the western outskirts of Popovo village. Proceed for 120 metres to the west, in the direction of Heten’ village. The cemetery is on the right of the road.
GPS coordinates
48.26730, 22.41142
Perimeter length
182 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is surrounded a new concrete fence of two metres height installed in November 2015 by ESJF.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery site is located in the wood and slightly overgrown. It requires clearing. The fence is in excellent condition.
Number of existing gravestones
15
Date of oldest tombstone
1881
Date of newest tombstone
1968
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 period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. Presumably, the cemetery was established in the 19th century. First, it appears on a cadastral map of 1865. According to epigraphic data, the cemetery was used in the second half of the 20th century. A fence was installed by ESJF in November 2015.
