HOTA Number
SH0001
Province
WC
Town
Mosselbaai
Year
1918
Did You Know?
The Cenotaph in Mossel Bay, Western Cape, is a war memorial located at the Shell Hole / Military Veterans Club. It was erected in 1918 to commemorate local soldiers who died in World War I. The site is historically significant as a gathering place for veterans and a symbol of remembrance in the town. The Shell Hole itself refers to a natural feature or structure associated with the club, though specific details about its origin are limited. The memorial is one of several early war monuments in South Africa, reflecting the impact of the Great War on small communities.
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