Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3224AB3
Site Name
Afrikaans Language Monument, Voortrekker Street, Aberdeen
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 11:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Saturday, March 13, 2021 - 11:50.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
It was very easy to access the Monument but not much written on the Monument. We went to the local tourism to get more information and library but no luck.Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
It is a Monument that commemorates the semi centenary of Afrikaans being declared an official language of South Afrika separated from Dutch.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Stone and cement
Pedestal Material
Stone and cement
Event Commemorated
Afrikaans Language
Date Unveiled
Unveiled Comment
Taalfees commitee
Inscriptions
Handhaaf Afrikaans
Location
Location
Mapping
-32.47598, 24.062689
Eastern Cape
- Sarah Baartman
- Dr Beyers Naude
Directions to Site
When you driving on the N4 toll route, after the eMgwenya Tunnel there is a entrance into the tunnel.
Access details
Open to public