- Source: Spion Kop (mountain)
Spion Kop ( SPY-ən-KOP, US also SPY-ən-kop, SPEE-; Afrikaans: Spioenkop, pronounced [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.
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. near the Tugela River, Natal in South Africa
Spion Kop Nature Reserve is located beneath the southern side of this mountain.
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
Fun Things To Do in Province of KwaZulu-Natal
The Battlefields Route
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- Spion Kop (mountain)
- Battle of Spion Kop
- KOP
- List of mountains in South Africa
- Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve
- Relief of Ladysmith
- Helderberg College of Higher Education
- Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
- Northern Natal Offensive
- Judith Basin County, Montana
