Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2723AD39
Site Name
Robert Moffat Memorial, Thompson Street, Kuruman
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 22:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Monday, March 22, 2021 - 22:50.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:Date Unveiled: 6 August 1983Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: Robert HamiltonRecorder Name: Kamogelo Matlhare, Ditebogo Seoleseng, Tsholofelo Segotso, Phemelo Mosielele
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Commemorative the late Robert Moffat Missioner.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Mud and stones, straw
Pedestal Material
stone
Person/Institution Commemorated
Date Unveiled
Inscriptions
This bronze is identical with plaque at Ormiston Scotland Robert Moffat's birthplace. It was erected first in London at Brinton in the church where he worshipped in his old age. After the church was bombed in the Second World War, the bust was sent to Kuruman. It was placed here to mark the Centenery of the missionary's death and was unveiled on the 6th August 1983, by his great-great-grandson. Dr. H.J Moffat, MRChb,MRCP of Gaborone.
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.421547, 23.428849
Northern Cape
- John Taolo Gaetsewe
- Ga-Segonyana
Directions to Site
It's in St George's Street in Simon's Town, from Simon's town train station, head north of St George's road to reach Sartorial House, first entrance on your left is Jubilee square.
Access details
It's open to the public
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