The Plater-Zyberk family quarter at the cemetery in Patmale

Latvia
2014
conservation
cemetery, conservation works, Patmali, Pole, polish people

o projekcie

The Plater-Zyberk family quarter at the Patmale cemetery is one of the most interesting surviving family necropolises found on the territory of the former Polish Livonia. The grave markers are made of granite, sandstone, and cast-iron.

The Patmale cemetery alone is an interesting sight as well. What makes it special is its artistic (the unique collection of cast-iron grave markers) and historic value. It’s of big significance to the Polish community living nearby as it is located close to the Līksna manor, formerly owned by the Plater-Zyberk family. The palace of Līksna, now non-existent, unfortunately, was the place where Emilia Plater was raised. The Patmale cemetery is the resting place of close relatives of this famous Polish woman with strong ties to Polish Livonia.

2014

Given the extent of damage and the degree of rusting, the grave markers of the Plater-Zyberk family required urgent conservation treatment. The cast-iron grave markers of the following were subject to conservation in 2014: Leon Zyberk (died 1843, aged 22), Jadwiga Zyberkówna (died 1840, aged 28), Józefa Plater (née Zyberk; died 1842, aged 32), and Fabian Plater (died 1882, aged 68). 

The works were carried out by a team managed by Władysław Weker. 

The project was implemented thanks to the support of the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ funds provided directly to the Association of Academic Traditions (the Foundation’s partner) as part of the competition entitled “Cooperation with Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad in 2014”.

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