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Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery

England
List entry 1491399
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery is a scheduled ancient monument located in York, Yorkshire, representing one of the few surviving physical remains of medieval Anglo-Jewish life in England. The cemetery dates from the 12th century and served the Jewish community of York until their expulsion from England in 1290. The site comprises an open area of approximately 0.4 hectares within the modern city, marked by the presence of earthworks and archaeological deposits that reflect the burial practices of the medieval period. Jewbury is of particular significance as evidence of Jewish settlement and cultural practice in medieval England, a community that was largely eliminated following the expulsion of 1290 and its associated violent events including the massacre at York Castle in 1190.

Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1491399. View the official record →

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What is Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery?

Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery is a scheduled ancient monument located in York, Yorkshire, representing one of the few surviving physical remains of medieval Anglo-Jewish life in England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1491399.

Who is responsible for protecting Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery?

Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1491399.

What other scheduled monuments are near Jewbury Medieval Jewish Cemetery?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Merchant's Hall, Fossgate (0.5 km), Medieval stone town house known as The Norman House to the rear of Nos 48 and 50 Stonegate (0.5 km), South angle tower of Roman fortress (0.6 km).

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