Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
CPT/NAMM/0031
Inventory Number
2723AD42
Site Name
1914 Rebellion, Truce tree, Kuruman
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Monday, March 22, 2021 - 23:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Monday, March 22, 2021 - 23:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:(Moderator comment: Directions written recorders names. please verify)
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
To accept the surrender of Kuruman
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Marble stone
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Event Commemorated
Accepting the surrender of Kuruman
Inscriptions
The silent witness Under this tree, Genl J. E Kemp leader of a rebel force on road to S.W.A accepted the surrender of Kuruman from Gapt J. P. Frylinck on 8 Nov 1914 and guaranteed the safety of the government forces in return for a free passage through Kuruman.
Location
Location
Mapping
-27.43971, 23.440973
Northern Cape
- John Taolo Gaetsewe
- Ga-Segonyana
Directions to Site
Jubilee square close to the main road in Samon's town Cape Town.
Access details
Open to the public
Media
Media
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