Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3319CB279
Site Name
Anglo-Boer War Cannon, Nelson Mandela Plain, Worcester
Site Category
References
Site Relationships
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 12:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 - 12:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The cannon was firstly positioned in the Goudini Mountains then was later moved here for commemoration.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: Recorder Name: Noxolo Masola &Zola Yabo
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
The Cannon serves as a memorial of an Anglo Boer war.
Original Position
No it's not in the original position it was at Goudini mountain in 1740
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
In 1919
Construction Materials
Bronze,metal
Pedestal Material
Stone
Unveiled Comment
Worcester tourism board
Inscriptions
This memorial commemorates the Anglo Boer war which the subject was used to warn farmers of a possible attack by the khoi.
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.644174, 19.443493
Western Cape
- Cape Winelands
- Breede Valley
Directions to Site
First Sasol Garage at the entrance of Frankford, Down to JJ Hadebe Street.
Access details
Contact local tourism
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
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