Wolczyn Jewish Cemetery
Cemetery Information
Country
Poland
Region
Opole Voivodeship
District
Kluczbork
Settlement
Wołczyn
Site address
Heading south-east from Wołczyn, stop 650m after the last house on 15, Byczyńska Street. The Jewish cemetery is situated along the southern side of Byczyńska Street among the agricultural fields.
GPS coordinates
51.0227986, 18.064034
Perimeter length
284 metres
Is the cemetery demolished
no
Type and height of existing fence
The cemetery is fenced with a brick and metal wall, 1.7- 2m high.
Preservation condition
Fenced and protected Jewish cemetery
General site condition
The Jewish cemetery of Wolczyn is located in a rural area along the Wolczyn- Brzezinki road. The cemetery is surrounded with agricultural fields. The cemetery area is well-maintained and fenced. The territory is slightly overgrown with ivy and trees. Tombstones have been preserved.
Number of existing gravestones
60. 33 standing intact and 27 fragments (pedestals) have been preserved. The Matzevot have Hebrew and German inscriptions.
Date of oldest tombstone
1840
Date of newest tombstone
1893
Urgency of erecting a fence
Fence is not needed
Land ownership
State
Preserved construction on site
No
Drone surveys
Yes
Historical overview
