Spion Kop (Afrikaans: Spioenkop, Afrikaans pronunciation: [spiˈunkɔp]) is a mountain in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. It is located near the town of Ladysmith, 27 km to the WSW and about 2.5 km to the north of the Spioenkop Dam, a reservoir for the waters of the Tugela River.

Spion Kop
Spioenkop
Highest point
Elevation	1,460 m (4,790 ft)[1]
Listing	List of mountains in South Africa
Coordinates	28°39′0″S 29°30′59″E
Geography
Spion Kop Location in KwaZulu-Natal
Location	KwaZulu-Natal
Parent range	Drakensberg
Climbing
First ascent	Unknown

History

This mountain has historical significance. Its hilltop was the site of the Battle of Spion Kop (one of the most important battles of the Boer Wars) from 23 to 24 January 1900.[2] near the Tugela River, Natal in South Africa

Spion Kop Nature Reserve is located beneath the southern side of this mountain.[3]

See also

• Battle of Spion Kop
• Spion Kop Battlefield Memorials
• Spioenkop Dam
• Spion Kop (stadiums)
• SAS Spioenkop (F147) - a Valour-class frigate of the South African Navy

References

External links

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• Fun Things To Do in Province of KwaZulu-Natal
• The Battlefields Route

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