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Declaration Description

Bloukrans Distrik Weenen, grundbreif No. 398/98 van restant van restant van rama, Weenen en grondbre. The monument is in fairly good condition, but the white marble friezes on either side have been chipped: Directions" Sign "Blaaukrans' from N3, take first left forkin road towards Colenso (no sign at this point)
History: Part of the Bloukrans valley where Vortrekker laagers were attacked by Zulu impi on 17th February 1838, resulting in the death of 96 adults, 185 children and abou 200 servants; many deds of heroism recorded when a counter-attack was launched.

Inventory Reference
Gazette Date
Declaration Type
Gazette Number
2436
Notice Date
Notice Number
702
Deeds Number
T54685/2006
Archive Status
National monument
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