Jewish Cemetery in Tuczno

The Jewish cemetery in Tuczno lies on a hill in the south-western part of the town, behind the mill. It covers 0.39 ha. A dozen or so gravestones have survived there, the oldest of which dates from 1788.

History of the place

The Wikipedia entry dates the founding of the cemetery most probably to the 17th century, and the heritage register gives the second half of the 18th century. The cemetery was devastated in the 1950s by the local population. Today a dozen or so gravestones with inscriptions in Hebrew and German can be seen there; the rest were destroyed or scattered.

Protection

The cemetery is entered in the heritage register, first in 1990 and again in 2011. It is a resting place, not a site to visit as a sight, so a visit requires quiet and respect. Nearby, a little over 200 metres away, stands the castle in Tuczno.

Practical information

• Address: ul. Młyńska, Tuczno, Wałcz County; the cemetery lies behind the mill, on a hill.
• Admission is free and the site is open; none of the sources checked gives rules of access.
• The gravestones are damaged and uneven, so it is worth taking care and not stepping on them.