Colesberg Information centre

This is part of the road trip series

The day after staying awake for two days and we had some sleep we went around to the Colesberg information centre. I was surprised to see that this information centre was much more than just a information centre. They are preparing the Colesberg information centre to be much more than just a information centre.

They people that work there are quite friendly and they gave me a preview of how it looked. I did not want to push my luck and take to much photos but I will share them in the next posts.

On the outside of the Colesberg is this memorial or stone. It says:

14 (Cole's Kop) Battery Royal Artillery

This memorial is in remembrance of the bravery and resourcefulness of the 14th (Cole's Kop) Battery Royal Artillery who, in January 1900 as 4th Battery Royal Field Artillery, conducted operations in the area of Colesberg, Cole's Kop, the 800ft flat - topped hill overlooking the Boer positions, gave an ideal vantage point to the British forces.

Assisted by the Royal Engineers and the Essex Regiment, a 15 pounder was borne to the summit and brought into action. At dawn on 12 January 1900 the solitary gun opened fire causing confusion and forcing a withdrawal of the opposition out of range. A second gun was subsequently taken to the top. In all 3383 rounds were fired between 6 Jan and 12 Feb 1900.

Major Butcher, the Battery commander, was awarded the distinguished service order.

In 1928 14 Battery Commander, was granted the Honour Title COLE'S KOP which retains to this day.