Letterklip
Rock formation in Namaqualand, South Africa
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The Letterklip, Afrikaans for "lettered rock", is a provincial heritage site in Namaqualand in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. The unique rock formation was fortified by dry stone walling; it was occupied from 1901 to 1902 by British forces during the Anglo-Boer War. Various regimental badges and officers' names are engraved in the rockface.[1]
TypeNatural rock formation, Dry Wall construction.
Controlledby
South Africa
South AfricaOpento
thepublicYes
thepublicYes
ConditionIntact
| Letterklip | |
|---|---|
"Lettered rock" | |
| Garies, South Africa | |
The main fortified rock formation | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Natural rock formation, Dry Wall construction. |
| Controlled by | South Africa |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Intact |
| Location | |
 | |
| Coordinates | 30°33′21″S 17°58′34″E |
| Site history | |
| Built | 1901 |
| Materials | Local stone. |
| Events | Second Boer War |
| Garrison information | |
| Garrison | British Forces |
History
In 1980, it was described in the Government Gazette of South Africa:
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
