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Peter Ewart


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Chris

Yes, I'm sure modern methods and equipment could probably pinpoint the location of the graves. Whether there was a will to do so is another matter, of course, and I agree with you about not disturbing the sleep of the brave, other than by the erection of a suitable memorial. (I'm not in favour of many more memorials being raised at the AZW sites but, if so, perhaps up alongside the British cemetery with directions to the visitor pointing to the site lower down the slope?) On the other hand, if drawing attention to their very existence and exact location were to herald a new chapter of desecration and robbery, perhaps we should content ourselves with Mitford's vague description? It always seemed the most obvious area, after all.

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Chris


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On the other hand, if drawing attention to their very existence and exact location were to herald a new chapter of desecration and robbery, perhaps we should content ourselves with Mitford's vague description? It always seemed the most obvious area, after all.
Peter

Hi Peter ,
Agree your first portion
Was speaking to someone who appears to know -- relic hunters
Person informs me that there is still digging at Isandlwana of an evening
Also at Khambula.

The desecration and robbery ( lust for expensive items for the militaria collector ) is unfortunately an ever present curse.
and
According to my informant -- mostly done by foreigners !

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A little update

From the Natalia Journal ( bit old now, but it seems not much has changed )

http://www.natalia.org.za/no21.html

http://www.natalia.org.za/Files/21/Natalia%20v21%20notes%20-%20queries%20C.pdf
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