Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
ETH/NAMM/0100
Inventory Number
2530AC83
Site Name
Burgher Memorial, Church Square, Lydenburg
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Sunday, January 10, 2021 - 22:59
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 17:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
On
Site Recording Admin Comments
The town Lydenburg is currently known as Mashishing.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Crank Shaws Newcastle NatalBuilder: Crank Shaws Newcastle NatalPerson/Institution Commemorated: Lydenburg Burghers (residents)Recorder Name: Treggy Dlamini
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
Commemorate the Anglo Boer War 1899-1902, specifically the Afrikaners who fought during the war.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Builder
Designer
Construction Materials
Granite stone, igneous rock
Pedestal Material
Stone
Person/Institution Commemorated
Event Commemorated
Anglo Boer War, 1899-1902
Unveiled Comment
W. A Swart
Inscriptions
In loving memory and grateful of Burghers (residents) of Lydenburg District who gave their lives in the struggle for freedom and rights 1899-1902
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.092043, 30.451889
Mpumalanga
- Ehlanzeni
- Thaba Chweu
Directions to Site
On the main road (Langalibalele road), there's a access gate at end of the road on the left. After entering the gate you turn left towards the museum where the statue is located
Access details
Accessible as per request or appointment
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
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