Salgovce Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Slovakia
Region
Nitra
District
Topoľčany
Settlement
Šalgovce
Site address
The Jewish cemetery is located on the western side of Highway 1730, behind the village cemetery. It is surrounded by fields and locals' agricultural plots.
GPS coordinates
48.52063, 17.90027
Perimeter length
200 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The old stone and brick fence, which is in a bad condition, is partly preserved with some parts covered by a metal mesh fence.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery is severely overgrown with trees and bushes. There is restricted access to the site, requiring the permission of locals, as access is through their land. Further clearing may reveal more tombstones. The fence is in a very bad condition and needs repair.
Number of existing gravestones
42
Date of oldest tombstone
1849
Date of newest tombstone
1939
Urgency of erecting a fence
Low
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
No
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
