Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC10/NAMM/0030
Inventory Number
3030BC88
Site Name
GJ Crooks Hospital
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 13:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 5, 2021 - 13:03.
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Inventory Reference
Recording date
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The plaque is well preserved but the metal writing is rusted. There is also another plaque on the new building. There is a painting of Mr & Mrs Crookes in one of the original buildings. Purpose:Date Unveiled: 13 May 1939Designer: N/ABuilder: N/APerson/Institution Commemorated: Gorge Joseph CrookesRecorder Name: Onathi Nciki and Olwethu Bhengu
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Monument Type
Description
To commemorate Mr GJ Crookes who donated land, in order for the Hospital to be built.
Original Position
Yes
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
N/A
Construction Materials
Stone and metal
Pedestal Material
Face brick and cement
Event Commemorated
The building of the hospital between Port Shepstone and Durban, to serve war veterans at the time.
Unveiled Comment
H. Gordon Watson
Inscriptions
Renishaw Hospital. This stone was laid by the administrator of Natal, the Honourable H. Gordon Watson, I.S.O. on the 13th May 1939
Location
Location
Mapping
-30.289221, 30.745674
KwaZulu-Natal
- Ugu
- Umdoni
Directions to Site
It's in the corner between Dunkin Street and Somerset Street Graaff-Reinet.
Access details
Limited access
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