Overview
Identifiers
Alternate Site Codes
DC7/NAMM/0022
Inventory Number
3224BC352
Site Name
The Magazine War Memorial, Naude Street, Graaff-Reinet
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, March 26, 2021 - 15:03
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, March 26, 2021 - 15:03.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
There is not much information on this Memorial itself and also no inscriptions on it .Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: The MagazineRecorder Name: Merllesha Baartman and Renaldo Tiyo
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
It was established due to a need to gun powder between the 1800 and 1830 to defend the town against the frequent raids by hostile tribes. Gunpowder was also needed for blasting in the construction of Ouberg Pass by Andrew Geddes Bain. It was a safe distance in the case of an explosion, yet still convenient for quick, easy access.
Original Position
Graaff-Reinet
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
31st March 1831
Construction Materials
Cement
Pedestal Material
Stone and cement
Event Commemorated
This Memorial was commemorated to the storage of gunpowder in 1800 and 1830 .
Location
Location
Mapping
-32.250681, 24.5405
Eastern Cape
- Sarah Baartman
- Dr Beyers Naude
Directions to Site
When you enter Petrusville from Phillipstown on the left side at the first forway stop and next to the SASSA office Town Hall and library
Access details
Open to public
Media
Media
Images uploaded directly to Site
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