Jewish cemetery Dortmund (medieval cemetery)

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The Medieval Jewish Cemetery Dortmund is a former Jewish cemetery in Dortmund .

It was acquired by the Jewish community in 1336 and was located in front of the west gate . This city gate was on today's Kampstrasse, between Königswall and Weddepoth.

In 1350 the Jewish citizens of Dortmund were expelled. Their properties and this cemetery were confiscated. After their return in 1373, the cemetery was allowed to be used again against payment of a basic interest.

It is not known until when they were buried in this cemetery.

Web links

  • Dortmund. In: Overview of all projects for the documentation of Jewish grave inscriptions in the area of ​​the Federal Republic of Germany. North Rhine-Westphalia.