Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2629AB135
    Site Name
    Battle of Bakenlaagte
    Site Category
    References
    Reference Types
    Other Publication
    Citation
    Vollenhoven, A., 2020. AIA_Exxaro_Matla_Project_Van_Vollenhoven_AC_Jan12.
    Record Administration
    Author
    Ethe.Mngceke
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Built Environment Recordings
    Identifiers
    Recording date
    Recorders
    Primary?
    Yes
    Classifications
    Building type
    Associated People
    History of use
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -26.33, 29.12275
      Eastern Cape
      • Chris Hani
      • Emalahleni
      Administration of Protections
      Administration Description

      Date: 2020-05-11
      The battle can be commemorated via
      a plaque as close as possible to the site. It is also recommended that, should any artifact
      related to the battle be unearthed or found during activities on site, an archaeologist should
      immediately be contacted to investigate the find.
      Action Status: Accepted
      Site Action: Conservation

      Grading
      Grading
      Grade IIIa
      Grading Date
      GradingComment

      Grading by: Anton van Vollenhoven

      Significance criteria
      Significance Categories
      Sphere of Significance
      Local
      Level
      High
      Statement of Significance

      As the Anglo-Boer War was an important event in the history of South Africa, the site is given a rating of high cultural significance. However the lack of features has to be taken into consideration.

      Media
      Images uploaded directly to Site
      Images uploaded to linked Site Recordings