Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2831BC58
Site Name
Battlefield of Hlophekhulu, Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 5, 2021 - 13:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 5, 2021 - 13:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
War memorial of Hlophekhulu Battlefield where uSuthu died in support of king Dinuzulu at this battle are lost to history 200-300 warriors,under the command of Prince Shingane kaMpande ,Ngobozana of the Mpungose and Somhlolo of Biyela perished herePurpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: UnknownBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: UnknownRecorder Name: Lwazi Nxumalo, Nokuthula Cele, Sazi Cele & Ntokozo Buthelezi
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
War memorial of uSuthu who died in support of king Dinuzulu at this battle ,are lost to history 200_300 warriors
Original Position
Yes
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Stone
Pedestal Material
Stone
Event Commemorated
Battle of Hlophekhulu
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
This memorial commemorates USuthu who died in the war 2 July 1888
Location
Location
Mapping
-28.374125, 31.52328
KwaZulu-Natal
- Zululand
- Ulundi
Directions to Site
It is in hill street opposite Cathedral church in finance municipality offices
Access details
Open to public
Media
Media
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