Gordons’ Hill
This was the main Naval position: “A piece of high ground in the centre of the Northern line of defence, … Read More
Convent Hill
LOOKOUT POINT FROM CONVENT HILL Convent Hill now La Verna Hospital. This position in the hospital car park offers a … Read More
Clydesdale
Ladysmith ABW Cemetery
02L | “As you enter the cemetery on your right hand side you will find signs marking the way to … Read More
Cove Redoubt
A fairly concealed position some way back along the flat crest of a hill 500 ft high, from which commanding … Read More
Kings’ Post
“Opposite the entrance to the Ladysmith Military base. King’s Post was one of the positions on the outer line of … Read More
All Saints Anglican Church
“The original church was built in 1882 with cut flagstone quarried from the town lands. Referred to as the “Soldiers’ … Read More
The Old Toll House
“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
Lt Egerton was the first person to die in the Siege of Ladysmith. He was mortally wounded on the 2nd … Read More