Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC31/NAMM/0019
Inventory Number
2725BB14
Site Name
Transvaal Mission Station Memorial, Wolmaransstad
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 12, 2021 - 17:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 12, 2021 - 17:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The commemorative Cairn is old and the cross is chapped. Also the name of the other maker is scratched off. There two commemorative Cairns of this kind and they both serve as a directive measure to the Mission Station in Witpoort that was established in 1822.Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
It serves a signature purpose due to the fact that it gives direction to one of the first Transvaal Mission Stations located in Witpoort. It gives honor to Rev. S. Broadbent and Rev. T. L. Hodgson who were the first Europeans to cross the Vaal River. The Mission Station was established in 1822 by the above reverends.
Original Position
It is in its original position
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Builder
Construction Materials
Stone, sand and concrete
Pedestal Material
Stone
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
It commemorates the first Europeans to cross the Vaal River.
Inscriptions
This commemorative Cairn gives honor to the first Europeans to cross the Vaal river. The Mission Station was established in 1822.
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.198285, 25.988184
North West
- Dr Kenneth Kaunda
- Maquassi Hills
Directions to Site
From Belfast town, head north on R33/Vermooten Street towards R540/Voortrekker Street, turn right onto the road towards Winnaarspoort and the monument is situated on the left.
Access details
It is accessible to anyone.
Media
Media
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