Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2528CC202
Site Name
Irene Concentration Camp Cemetery Plaque, Centurion, Pretoria
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Monday, March 1, 2021 - 22:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Monday, March 1, 2021 - 22:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
This site is a burial place of at least 1041 children and 149 adults who died in the Irene Camp , therejo information available on the number of Africans who died in the alleged Camp for Black PeoplePurpose:Date Unveiled: 10 October 1999Designer: UknownBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: The Garden/Camp is dedicated to children of Burghers on Commando and others whom the British considered undesirable.Recorder Name: Misiwe Mlambo and Mmabatho Montso
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
The Camp serve as place of Refuge for men who had surrendered to the British, with their families. It also served as a labour and maintainance camp for the African people who had been left homeless or who were employed by the British Army .
Original Position
Original position.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Uknown
Construction Materials
Concrete
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Event Commemorated
It commemorates the Burghers and their families, situated in the Boer Republic of the Transvaal (Republic of South Africa) and the Orange Free State , as well as the British Colonies of Natal and the Cape .
Unveiled Comment
Honorable Mayor, Councillor K.J Minnie.
Inscriptions
The Monument Commemorates The Anglo Boer-War Men who had surrendered to the British during 1899-1902.
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.870792, 28.220455
Gauteng
- City of Tshwane
Directions to Site
Inside the ST Augustine's premises, you will find signs that will lead you to the grave sides on the right side from the reception right next to the church
Access details
Public accessible
Media
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