Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2525DC19
Site Name
Eternal Flame of Scouting, Mafikeng Game Reserve, Mahikeng
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 14:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 14:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
To commemorate and Honour Lord Baden Powell and the Scouts Movement.
Original Position
Original Positioned
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Marble
Pedestal Material
Stone
Person/Institution Commemorated
Date Unveiled
Unveiled Comment
Dr Laszlo Nacy
Inscriptions
This flame representing "The Spirit of Scouting" was lit on 16 March 1985 in the presence of representatives of the National Scout Association from around the world during the Mafikeng Centenary celebration by Dr Lazlo Nagy,Secretary General of the World Scout Movement and was dedicated by the right Reverend George Alfred Swartz,Lord Bishop of Kimberly and Kuruman to commemorate the association of the founder of the Scout Movement Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell with Mafikeng during the Siege of 1899. The Courage and responsible behavior of the Boys of the Cadet Corp during the Siege helped germinate the seed that led to the founding of The Boy Scout Movement. The memorial has been sponsored by African Oxygen Limited in the interest of Scouting Worldwide.
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.870499, 25.672073
North West
- Ngaka Modiri Molema
- Mafikeng
Directions to Site
When you driving on the N4 toll route, after the eMgwenya Tunnel there is a entrance into the tunnel.
Access details
Free Security controlled access with Mahikeng Scouts Centre for Excellence in Nature and Environment administration consent..
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