Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
CPT/NAMM/0076
Inventory Number
2829DB163
Site Name
The Kestell Memorial, Platrand, Ladysmith
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 15:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, April 22, 2021 - 15:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
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Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
The plaque was erected at the wish of the British soldiers as a sign of reconciliation between themselves & the Boers
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Granite/Marble
Pedestal Material
Concrete
Inscriptions
"It was here that during the battle on 6the January 1900, the Reverend John Daniel Kestell, Minister of the Harrismith commando in great danger and under heavy fire brought succour to wounded friend &foe alike. A grievously wounded British soldier said to him,'You are preaching a Good sermon today.' "
Location
Location
Mapping
-28.591923, 29.75863
KwaZulu-Natal
- Uthukela
- Alfred Duma
Directions to Site
Situated right at the front of The Slave Lodge in Adderley street just about the turn to Wale street
Access details
Public access;however route is closed 17:00pm-08:00am
Media
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