Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2329BD2
Site Name
Anglo Boer war Museum statue, Bandelierkop, Louis Trichardt
Site Category
Monuments & Memorials
Record Administration
Author
sahrisprojectmanager
Post date
Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 13:32
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, February 18, 2021 - 13:32.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
DC34/NAMM/0009
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: UnknownBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: Commandant Christian Frederick BeyersRecorder Name: William Mathosa, Thembani Netshinombelo
Classifications
Monument Type
Commemorative Monument
Description

To commemorate COMMANDANT CHRISTIAN FREDERICK BRYERS who led Zoupansberg commando to victory at battle of vliegepan on March 23 1902

Original Position
No it has been moved. It is said that farmers in Louis Trichardt and nearby brought the statues to the museum so it can be safe and seen.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Copper
Pedestal Material
Wood
Event Commemorated
Battle of vliegenpan
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
Commandant Christian Frederick Beyers 23 September 1869- 8 December 1914
Became commandant- General for Waterberg and Zoupansberg on 5 September 1900
Led Zoupansberg commando to victory at battle of vliegenpan on 23 March 1902
Was first commandant- General of S.A.N.F
Drowned in Vaal River during the rebellion.
Location
Location
Mapping
-23.279196, 29.828568
Limpopo
  • Vhembe
  • Makhado
Directions to Site
Mandela road towards Klerksdorp.
Access details
Right of admission reserved. Only accessible through permission
Media
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