Letterklip
| Letterklip | |
|---|---|
| "Lettered rock" | |
| Garies, South Africa | |
| Type | Natural rock formation, Dry Wall construction. |
| Site information | |
| Controlled by |
 South Africa |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1901 |
| Materials | Local stone. |
| Events | Second Boer War |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | British Forces |
The Letterklip, Afrikaans for "Lettered rock", is a provincial heritage site in Namaqualand in the Northern Cape province of South Africa.This unique rock formation was fortified, using dry stone walling, and occupied from 1901 to 1902 by the British forces during the Anglo-Boer War. Various regimental badges and officers' names are engraved in the rockface.[1]
History
In 1980 it was described in the Government Gazette as
This unique rock formation was fortified and occupied from 1901 to 1902 by the British forces during the Anglo-Boer War. Various regimental badges and officers' names are engraved in the rockface.
Engravings on the rocks
See also
- List of Castles and Fortifications in South Africa
- Military history of South Africa
- List of castles in Africa
- History of South Africa
- List of castles
- List of forts
- Second Boer War
- List of heritage sites in Northern Cape
References
- ↑ http://196.35.231.29/sahra/default.aspx South African Heritage Resource Agency database
Coordinates: 30°33′20″S 17°58′33″E / 30.55556°S 17.97583°E
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