Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2624DC16
Site Name
Leon Taljaard museum (vryburg museum), Vryburg
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 16:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 16:20.
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Site Recording Admin Comments
There are two entrances to the reserve: one is on Molopo Road, about 5 km from the centre of Vryburg, and the other is 2 km along the Kuruman road. A map at each entrance shows the layout of roads within the reserve. There are two internal routes - one of 12 km and the other of 26 kilometers.Purpose:Date Unveiled: 12 February 1972Designer: Leon TaaljardBuilder: Xivangela Materials and Leon premium Building maintenancePerson/Institution Commemorated: Arnold TheilerRecorder Name: Ketshepile Gakeitumele
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Description
There are two entrances, one on Molopo Road just outside the centre of Vryburg, and the other on the Kuruman road.
This particular entrance looks more as though it is built as something of a fortress – a little excessive when you consider that there are no predators in the reserve. But closer inspection reveals it was built as a former South African War (Boer War) prison to house Afrikaans or Boer prisoners captured by the British forces.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
1904
Construction Materials
Bronze and concrete
Pedestal Material
Stones, bronze and soil
Unveiled Comment
Mr France D. Conradie
Inscriptions
The 2 000 hectare reserve is right next door to the Swartfontein resort and contains white rhino, eland, buffalo, black and blue wildebeest, waterbuck, Burchell's and mountain zebra and springbuck.
There are also at least 110 different bird species recorded in the vicinity, and whilst the terrain is rather flat there are smatterings of bush, and a wonderful 30 km two-day hiking trail with overnight shelter in rustic hiking huts that make this reserve popular amongst those who want to get away from it all. Leon Taljaard is thus perfect for family picnics and days spent spotting wildlife and birds.
Of interest is the gate house on the Kuruman entrance to the reserve – there are two entrances, one on Molopo Road just outside the centre of Vryburg, and the other on the Kuruman road.
This particular entrance looks more as though it is built as something of a fortress – a little excessive when you consider that there are no predators in the reserve. But closer inspection reveals it was built as a former South African War (Boer War) prison to house Afrikaans or Boer prisoners captured by the British forces.
There are also at least 110 different bird species recorded in the vicinity, and whilst the terrain is rather flat there are smatterings of bush, and a wonderful 30 km two-day hiking trail with overnight shelter in rustic hiking huts that make this reserve popular amongst those who want to get away from it all. Leon Taljaard is thus perfect for family picnics and days spent spotting wildlife and birds.
Of interest is the gate house on the Kuruman entrance to the reserve – there are two entrances, one on Molopo Road just outside the centre of Vryburg, and the other on the Kuruman road.
This particular entrance looks more as though it is built as something of a fortress – a little excessive when you consider that there are no predators in the reserve. But closer inspection reveals it was built as a former South African War (Boer War) prison to house Afrikaans or Boer prisoners captured by the British forces.
Location
Location
Mapping
-26.963112, 24.71561
North West
- Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati
- Naledi
Directions to Site
On Godlo street, next to the field area.
Access details
Boer prisoner
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