Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC26/NAMM/0018
Inventory Number
2930DD482
Site Name
Anglo Boer War Memorial, Merebank Cemetery, Durban
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 20:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 20:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Recording date
Recorders
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
It a memorial cemetery that was used to bury soldiers. Purpose:
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
One of the most significant events in the history of South Africa was the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902. Although the protagonists were Britain and the two Boer Republics, the population of South Africa as a whole became embroiled in the war either directly or indirectly.In commemoration of the fallen soldiers that took part in the Anglo-Boer War of 1899-1902.
Original Position
Original
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Concrete
Pedestal Material
Gardens
Inscriptions
Refer to the images.
Location
Location
Mapping
-29.951295, 30.962453
KwaZulu-Natal
- eThekwini
Directions to Site
From Vryheid R34 driving to ulundi, pass King King Senzangakhona High schoo turn, pass Makhosini area , take a right turn to Babanango drive about 5 kms . Take a left turn to game reserve(there is road indicators written King Phunga's grave site) you follow the gravel road up until you reach houses around . Then you can ask around for the where about as there is no clear signs.
Media
Media
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