Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
2525DC1
Site Name
Cannon Kopje, Mafikeng
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Friday, June 22, 2012 - 14:35
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 16:43
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Friday, February 26, 2021 - 18:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
There canon is in it's original form even if it's now old look because of harsh weather conditions during the years.Purpose:Date Unveiled: UnknownDesigner: UnknownBuilder: UnknownPerson/Institution Commemorated: Recorder Name: Mpontseng Taole ( North West)
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
This is a historical monument that was rededicated in the memory of all who have fallen in time of war (Siege of Mahikeng)
Original Position
It's in its original position.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Unknown
Construction Materials
Stone/ rocks, cement and bronze
Pedestal Material
Stone/rocks and cement
Event Commemorated
Commemorates the fallen people in time of war (Siege of Mafikeng)
Unveiled Comment
Unknown
Inscriptions
The monument is rededicated in sound Memory of all who have fallen in time of war. Annual convention of the MEMORABLE ORDER OF TIN HATS 26TH MARCH 1967.
Archaeology
Archaeology Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Tuesday, August 7, 2012 - 02:00.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Yes
Location
Location
Mapping
-25.881843, 25.653621
North West
- Ngaka Modiri Molema
- Mafikeng
Land Parcel Details
Type of land parcel
Farm
Land Parcel Reference
Erf/Farm No: 1323
Mafikeng
Mafikeng
Access details
It's not easily accessible as gate is locked with no security point.
Gradings
Grading
Autoid
Submitted by
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 27/06/2012 - 02:00.
Grading
Grade II
GradingComment
archiveimport Grading by: South African Heritage Resources Agency
Statement of Significance
The Fort on Cannon Kopje was originally built by Sir Charles Warren in 1884. During the Anglo-Boer War it played an important part in the siege of Mafeking.
Declarations
Declaration
DeclarationName
Declaration Type
Declaration Description
Cannon Kopje, Mafeking: The figure A B C D represents portion of Erf No. 1323, Mafeking, situate in the Division of Mafeking, Province of the Cape of Good Hope, as shown in Diagram No. 4872/61, dated 7th August, 1961.
Gazette Date
Gazette Number
171
Gazette Notice Status
Notice Date
Notice Number
181
Declared by (Organisation/Heritage Authority)
Diagram Number
4872/61
Archive Status
National monument
171-181 Cannon, Mafikeng.pdf (265.9 KB)
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