Name: Ahrens: Railway Station in Ahrens
Google count: 2690
Date: 14 June 2008
Historic fact: 24 November 1978
Fort Ahrens declared a National Monument.
Other interesting info:
"In the afternoon a close inspection of Fort Liddle was followed by an early return to Greytown to enable members to enjoy the last rugby test match on TV. Sunday morning saw the party at Fort Perseverance near Ahrens and at Fort Cherry beyond Kranskop, again ably guided by Mrs. Gordon. A picnic lunch was enjoyed on the Gordon's farm nearby which also offered one of the most magnificent views imaginable. Then followed a call at Fort Buckingham near the Kop it self, and on the way back, between Kranskop and Stanger a visit to Fort Cross at Balcombe's Hill. At the latter site it was noted with great consternation that the KwaZulu Department of Works had opened a huge gravel pit right next to the fort, and that the powershovels have already destroyed one of the trenches and have severely undermined one of the bastions. This existing and further threatened damage was brought to the notice of the KwaZulu authorities the following day, and it is hoped that further damage will be averted."
http://samilitaryhistory.org/80/d80jajnl.html
Where to stay: www.bookabed.co.za/lisdbn.htm
Help is close to you: http://www.assist247.co.za/directory/locksmiths_motor/ahrens.aspx
Saturday, June 14, 2008
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