Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC22/NAMM/0011
Inventory Number
2730DA5
Site Name
Kambule Battlefield Memorial, Waverley, Vryheid
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, February 12, 2021 - 08:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, February 12, 2021 - 08:50.
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Inventory Reference
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Site Recording Admin Comments
War memorial of Kambule Battlefield where a British force of about 2000 men commanded by Colonel Afterwards Fielf-Marshall Sir Evelyn Wood, V .C.C.B who successfully defended its self against Zulu impi 20000 strong under Mnyamana Buthelezi after a series of determined attacks in the British LaagerPurpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: UnkownBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: British ForcesRecorder Name: Lizo Mkhize, Sazi Cele, Nokuthula Cele, Lwazi Nxumalo, and Ntokozo Buthelezi
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Monument Type
Description
War memorial of Kambule Battlefield where a British force of about 2000 men commanded by Colonel Afterwards Fielf-Marshall Sir Evelyn Wood, V .C.C.B
Original Position
Yes
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Stone
Pedestal Material
Grass
Event Commemorated
Battle of Kambule
Inscriptions
War memorial of Kambule Battlefield where a British force of about 2000 men commanded by Colonel Afterwards Fielf-Marshall Sir Evelyn Wood, V .C.C.B
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.692895, 30.672718
KwaZulu-Natal
- Zululand
- Abaqulusi
Directions to Site
From the N3 coming from Howick, you off ramp at Tweedie road, keep straight until you turn right at the petrol station. Keep straight until you find the Museum on your right
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