Paardekraal Monument, Historical monument in Krugersdorp, South Africa.
The stone monument reaches a height of 18.29 meters and features an architectural design created by State Architect Sytze Wierda in 1890.
The structure commemorates the gathering of Transvaal Boers on December 13, 1880, when they pledged to restore their independence from British control.
The monument preserves the memory of Boer resistance through its placement at the original location where thousands of stones formed a symbolic cairn.
The memorial stands on Market Street in Krugersdorp, offering visitors direct access to this significant historical structure from the city center.
British forces under Lord Roberts removed the original stones beneath the monument in 1901 and discarded them into the Vaal River.
Location: Krugersdorp
Inception: 1890
Architects: Sytze Wierda
Official opening: December 16, 1891
GPS coordinates: -26.09333,27.77889
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:22
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