11-12 December 1900
The hill overlooking Vryheid was occupied by 900 men of the Lancaster Regt who fortified the position with trenches and gun positions. During the night of 11-12 December 1900 Boers of Gen Louis Botha’s second invasion force attacked the position but after fierce fighting were driven off having inflicting some serious casualties on the British including Lt Col Gawne the commanding officer.
From the parking area, follow the trail to the East. It leads you to South Gun Point and the cache.
For more info about Lancaster Hill, visit http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol104mc.html