Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2725DD2
    Site Name
    Anglo-Boer War Memorial, Nederduitse Gereformeerde Kerk, Hoopstad
    Site Category
    Record Administration
    Author
    sahrisprojectmanager
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Monuments & Memorials Recordings
    Identifiers
    Inventory Reference
    Primary?
    Off
    Site Recording Admin Comments
    After the Anglo-Boer war the English took over the church and made it a hospital. We were granted special access to see the graffiti inside the church (refer to picture)made by the British. The church was later given back to the original owners.Purpose:Date Unveiled: 1892Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: Refer to picture Recorder Name: Valerine Molo
    Classifications
    Monument Type
    Description

    Church

    Original Position
    Yes
    Contains Animal figures?
    No
    Contains Human figures?
    No
    Construction Date Comment
    1891
    Construction Materials
    Concrete
    Pedestal Material
    Stone
    Inscriptions
    Refer to picture of plaque
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -27.835887, 25.903547
      Free State
      • Lejweleputswa
      • Tswelopele
      Directions to Site
      Its about 1 hour 10 minutes drive from route R23
      Administration of Protections
      Administration Description

      recording needs to be cleaned up. Whilst there are memorials the recording is very general
      Action Status:
      Site Action:

      Media
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