Slovenska Ves Jewish Cemetery

Cemetery Information

Country
Slovakia
Region
Presov
District
Slovenska Ves
Settlement
Slovenska Ves
Site address
Starting at the northern exit of Slovenska Ves, follow Road 542 north for around 600 metres, taking the first left and continuing for around 780 metres. The cemetery can be found to the right of the road, in the stretch of woodland separating the fields.
GPS coordinates
49.235648, 20.415371
Perimeter length
124 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is partially surrounded by its original stone wall.
Preservation condition
Unfenced Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The cemetery as a whole is well-maintained, although the wall needs to be restored.
Number of existing gravestones
50+
Date of oldest tombstone
1880 (the oldest found by ESJF).
Date of newest tombstone
1926 (the newest found by ESJF).
Urgency of erecting a fence
High
Land ownership
Property of local community
Preserved construction on site
Drone surveys
Yes

Historical overview

The exact period of the cemetery’s establishment is unknown. However, given the oldest preserved tombstone dates to 1880, it can be inferred it was founded no later than the late 19th century.

3D model