The Battlefields of KwaZulu Natal
Transvaal War of Independence 1880 to 81

 

 

 

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Lang's (Laing's) Nek Battlefield - (Laing is the name that has come down in history but the correct name is Lang's Nek) Newcastle Area Tel: 034 315 3318.
28 January 1881. Unsuccessful attempt by British to break through into the Transvaal. Site can be viewed from N11 but to get to the monument and graves one must obtain the landowner’s permission. Farm entrance is at top of nek.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.
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 Schuinshoogte Battlefield (Ingogo) - Newcastle Area Tel: 034 315 3318
8 February 1881. British "show of force" under Maj Gen. Colley were almost surrounded by Boers on road to Newcastle and only escaped in pouring rain after dark. On old road, turn off on R35 12km out of Newcastle. Open Daily.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.   
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 Fort Mistake - Glencoe Area 034 315 3318
British signalling post built during the war. On east side of N11 near Mkupe Pass between Newcastle and Ladysmith. Car must be left at old filling station and you hike up hill.  
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Majuba Battlefield - Newcastle Area, Majuba Mountain and Commemorative Farm Tel: 017 735 1962
27 February 1881. The British occupied the top of the mountain and the following day the Burghers under Cmdt. Gen. Piet Joubert drove them off inflicting heavy casualties and forcing the British to negotiate a peace. Entrance fee, Museum, Youth Lodge, picnic and caravan area and toilets.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site .
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 O'Neill's Cottage - Newcastle Area Tel: 034 315 3318
Home of Eugene O'Neill, became makeshift hospital for British after defeat at Majuba. Graves on site. The peace treaty ending the war negotiated here. On N11 between Newcastle and Volksrust. Open daily.
Use of guide recommended to enhance experience of site.