Gordons’ Hill
Gordons’ Hill, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

This was the main Naval position: “A piece of high ground in the centre of the Northern line of defence, … Read More

Convent Hill
1 Convent Road, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

LOOKOUT POINT FROM CONVENT HILL Convent Hill now La Verna Hospital. This position in the hospital car park offers a … Read More

Mbulwana
Mbulwana, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

“Umbulwana (Bulwana) is a very high hill feature to the South East of Ladysmith. General Piet Joubert established his headquarters … Read More

Ladysmith ABW Cemetery
Ladysmith ABW Cemetery, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

02L | “As you enter the cemetery on your right hand side you will find signs marking the way to … Read More

Cove Redoubt
Cove Redoubt, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

A fairly concealed position some way back along the flat crest of a hill 500 ft high, from which commanding … Read More

Kings’ Post
Kings’ Post, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

“Opposite the entrance to the Ladysmith Military base. King’s Post was one of the positions on the outer line of … Read More

Fly Kraal
Fly Kraal, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

“At the Commissariat Godown, an Indian “Coolie” armed with a large umbrella constituted himself the special watcher for Umbulwana “Tom” … Read More

All Saints Anglican Church
61 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

“The original church was built in 1882 with cut flagstone quarried from the town lands. Referred to as the “Soldiers’ … Read More

Hans Dons
Hans Dons, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

Johannes Hendrick De Lange was a well-known figure in Natal, having been an early Voortrekker scout into Natal and a … Read More

The Old Toll House
The Old Toll House, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

“Built during the late 1800s, it shows the stone construction method used by the first settlers in Ladysmith. Before 1882, … Read More

Naval Gun Shield
Naval Gun Shield, Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal

Lt Egerton was the first person to die in the Siege of Ladysmith. He was mortally wounded on the 2nd … Read More