Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3327BB59
Site Name
The Anglo-Boer War Memorial, City Hall, East London
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 15:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 15:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The statue is too old and the writings are little eroded and I could take much clear pictures on the inscription because of the height of the statue.Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
This statue was erected to the memory of the officers and men of the Colonial Division who lost their lives in the Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Builder
Designer
Construction Date Comment
1911
Construction Materials
Bronze
Pedestal Material
Stone
Event Commemorated
Dedicated to the officers and man of the Colonial division
Date Unveiled
Inscriptions
Refer to the images.
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.014734, 27.904029
Eastern Cape
- Buffalo City
Directions to Site
From Buitensingel street proceed until the intersection of Buitengracht street then turn right then you turn left on Helen Suzman Boulevard on the round about take Portswood
Media
Media
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