Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC22/NAMM/0012
Inventory Number
2628AA325
Site Name
George Harrison Statue "The Miner", George Harrison Park, Johannesburg
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 22:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 22:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
On
Site Recording Admin Comments
The George Harrison Park (previously known as the site of Harrison's claim) Johannesburg. In 2013 and 2015 the park was reported to be in a state of disrepair; as of June 2019 an undated article on the Johannesburg Parks website states that a major refurbishment is planned.Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
This statue was commissioned to celebrate the centenary of Johannesburg. It is 4 meters (13 feet) tall and is described as one of the largest sculptures in South Africa.
Original Position
Unknown
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Builder
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Stone
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
Discovery of gold on the Witwatwersrand in 1886.
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
This Monument commemorates the discovery of gold in the Witwatwersrand on Langlaagte farm in 1886 by the prospector George Harrison.
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.181567, 28.112742
Gauteng
- City of Johannesburg
Directions to Site
From Howick CBD you take the Karkloof off ramp, drive all the way until you off ramp on the gravel road into Sappi farm. Drive up the round and follow the signage that will take you to the plague.
Access details
Accessible to public
Media
Media
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