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the Cemetery in Belilovka:
...The
isolated flat rural (agricultural) site has no sign or marker. Reached
by turning directly off a public road, access is open to all with no
wall, fence, or gate. 21 to 100 stones, most in original location with
50%-75% toppled or broken, date from 1909. Location of removed stones
is unknown. The cemetery has only common tombstones and no known mass
graves. The municipality owns the property used for Jewish cemetery use
and agriculture (crops or animal grazing). Adjacent properties are
agricultural and residential. The cemetery boundaries are unchanged
since 1939. Rarely, local residents visit. The cemetery was vandalized
during World War II. There is no maintenance now. Within the limits of
the cemetery are no structures. Vegetation overgrowth is a constant
problem, disturbing graves. Moderate threat: uncontrolled access,
pollution, vegetation and vandalism. Slight threat: weather erosion and
proposed nearby development.
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the mass grave: The
unlandmarked 1941 mass grave for Hasidic Jews of town is located at
near Rostavitsa rail station. Between fields and woods, the isolated
flat land has no sign or marker but has markings. Reached by turning
directly off a public road, access is open to all. A continuous fence
with no gate surrounds the mass grave, 1-20 stones, in original
location and none toppled, removed, or broken, date from 1960. The mass
grave has metal fences around graves. The municipality owns the
property only used for mass burial site. Adjacent properties are
agricultural. The mass grave boundaries are larger now than 1939.
Rarely, private Jewish or non-Jewish visitors and local residents
visit. This mass grave was not vandalized. Local/municipal authorities
and Jewish individuals within country erected stones in 1960. Now,
there is occasional clearing or cleaning by individuals. Moderate
threat: uncontrolled access and vandalism. Slight threat: weather
erosion, pollution, vegetation, and proposed nearby development.
