Medieval History
According to a BBC report , a Jewish cemetery from the Medieval Period has been unearthed under the Rose Garden, near the Oxford Botanic Garden by historian Pam Manix, who made the discovery while researching the archives of Magdalen College in Oxford. A new memorial stone will be erected at the historic site to commemorate Oxford?s Medieval Jewish community.
The cemetery was established outside the city in accordance with both Jewish law and Christian doctrine. Although it was originally located close to where Magdalen College stands today, the burial ground later moved across the street to an area that currently houses the Oxford Botanic Garden.
?Their story is little known and pinpointing the location is an important historic breakthrough,? Dr. Evie Kemp from Oxford Jewish Heritage told the BBC.
Click here to read this article from The Algemeiner
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Medieval History
Medieval Jewish Cemetery Discovered In Oxford, England
The cemetery was established outside the city in accordance with both Jewish law and Christian doctrine. Although it was originally located close to where Magdalen College stands today, the burial ground later moved across the street to an area that currently houses the Oxford Botanic Garden.
?Their story is little known and pinpointing the location is an important historic breakthrough,? Dr. Evie Kemp from Oxford Jewish Heritage told the BBC.
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