Bath Jewish Burial Ground

In 1812, four members of Bath’s Jewish community leased this piece of land and adjoining small cottage, on the edge of a stone quarry in Combe Down, Bath. The first burial, Sarah Moses, was in 1812. The burial ground was later extended, and a small adjoining strip of land was acquired in the mid-19th century. The cemetery continued in use until the early 1920s (when the community was so small in number, the site was no longer used), but research indicates that there were some later burials. Just over 40 headstones and tombs are visible today, but we know there are a similar number not marked - headstones have been lost or families could not afford to have one made. Our research has identified many more individuals and we are still un-covering hidden graves and fragments of inscriptions.

Volunteers from the Friends of Bath Jewish Burial Ground, a registered charity, have worked hard to conserve and restore some of the headstones and the surrounding walls. We’ve researched the lives and times of the community in Bath 1700-1945, using Census records and other sources – see our new exhibition in the cottage, tracing the timeline of the Jewish community’s history. The book Jews in Bath 1700-1945 (published 2025) tells the fascinating story of families, trades and professions, and migration routes – Everyday Histories of ordinary people, a previously hidden history that gives a wider view of life in the city of Bath than the popular Regency picture.

Timings

Sunday 13 September:

1100-1600

Location & directions

Greendown Place, Bradford Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 5DD

Directions:

Greendown Place is alongside the Forester & Flower pub, opposite the mini-roundabout at the entrance to Mulberry Park. The gate to the burial ground is on the left as you enter Greendown Place.

Contact on day:

Christina

Telephone number:

+447884442385

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

We have a portable ramp. There are shallow steps down at the entrance, with a handrail. The site has uneven ground with narrow paths (so is not suitable for wheelchairs) and there is some risk of tripping. We provide a few benches and chairs for people who cannot walk or stand for very long. There is some on-street parking in the surrounding area, and it is served by buses to Foxhill, Mulberry Park and Combe Down. Please note, there are no toilets on site, but there are toilets at The Hub cafe, Mulberry Park, 5-10 minutes’ walk away.

Additional information

This is a cemetery and visitors are asked to be quiet and respectful of its peaceful atmosphere and significance. Children must be supervised at all times, no running. No dogs allowed on site, please (assistance dogs only).

Max number of people:

25

Estimated duration:

45 minute(s)

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