GC15WXT Fort Nonqai (Traditional Cache) in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa created by Gerald

This cache has been archived.

Knagur Green: Due to no response from the CO after the request to maintain or replace the cache, I am archiving it to, stop it showing on the listings and/or to create place for the geocaching community.

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GC15WXT ▼

A cache by Gerald Message this owner

Hidden : 9/12/2007

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A 1800's fort housing a museum.

Unlike so many of the other forts in the area that are in ruins this one stands proud in all its former glory. The fort originally housed the Nonqai (restrainers) or Zululand police, raised in 1883 to serve as a guard for Sir Melmoth Osborne, the Resident Commissioner. Only fifty men were in the command when it was first formed, but the force was raised to 600 during the Anglo- Boer War. The force also served during the Bhambatha Rebellion. The Fort now houses a fine museum. - the Zululand Historical Museum It has a number of Zulu cultural items. Some of John Dunn's furniture, and a replica of a beer mug given by Queen Victoria to King Cetshwayo. A good natural history display and serene picnic area and self guided trails. On the western perimeter of Eshowe, in Nonqai Road. Open Daily between 09h00 and 16h00. There is a restaurant, a curio shop as well as a basket museum in the grounds of the fort.