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UK: the Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery in York – today buried under a car park — is listed as a Scheduled Historic Monument, granting it certain protections

First edition Ordnance Survey map of the Jewbury area of York showing the cemetery site as a parcel of land used at that time as an orchard. (1:10,560 scale, surveyed 1846 to 1851, published in 1853)

The government has designated  Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery in York, which today lies buried under a public parking garage, as a Scheduled Monument on the National Heritage List for England, granting it certain protections from development schemes. Scheduled monuments include … continue reading →

Italy: Agreement signed for a major restoration and enhancement project for the historic Jewish cemetery in Pisa — located right next to the Cathedral, Leaning Tower, and Baptistry

A major restoration and enhancement project is planned for the Jewish cemetery in Pisa. It is to include opening the  Porta di Leone gate in the  high wall that separates the cemetery from the adjacent Piazza dei Miracoli — where … continue reading →

Italy: Restoration work has been completed at the Jewish section of Rome’s historic, monumental Verano cemetery

Extensive restoration work at the Jewish section of Rome’s historic monumental Verano cemetery has been completed and officially recognized with an inspection visit this week by Rome city councilor Sabrina Alfonsi, Jewish leaders, and other officials. Restoration, financed by the … continue reading →