Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
ETH/NAMM/0050
Inventory Number
2329BB4
Site Name
Makhado municipality Fort Hendrina, Makhado, Louis Trichardt
Site Category
Structures
Record Administration
Author
sahrisprojectmanager
Post date
Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 21:32
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 - 21:32.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
DC34/NAMM/0025
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
It is one of the country's top ten most endangered cultural heritage sites Purpose:Date Unveiled: 1888Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: It was named after the wife of General P.J.Joubert.Recorder Name: Mulalo Simango and Mulaudzi Wendy
Classifications
Monument Type
Commemorative Monument
War Memorial
Description

The fort formed part of an artillery camp of the Z.A.R.
It served as a link in the defence network of natal against the incursion of Boer guerrilla fighters.
It is said that they stored their materials and weapons inside.

Original Position
It was Donated to the town council of Louis Trichardt by Mr W Menne it was originally erected from the Klipdam farm
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Iron
Pedestal Material
Steel
Unveiled Comment
The Z.A.R department.
Location
Location
Mapping
-23.042965, 29.908604
Limpopo
  • Vhembe
  • Makhado
Directions to Site
Along Kenneth Kaunda road, take a right turn into Black Burn road and immediately take your first left to Station Ridge road. Shortly after take the first right turn into Garvan Avenue. Travel short distance, the entrance will be on you left.
Access details
It is a only accessible through the community service office at the Makhado Municipality.
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:08.
Administration Description

duplicate of https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/922690005

merge usable data and delete this record
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