Spion Kop ( , ;Merriam Webster's Geographical Dictionary (3rd ed., 1997), p. 1120. "Lookout Mountain", ) 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.
Spion Kop Nature Reserve is located beneath the southern side of this mountain.Spion Kop Nature Reserve
See also Spion Kop Battlefield Memorials Spion Kop (stadiums) SAS Spioenkop (F147) – a Valour-class frigate of the South African Navy
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Fun Things To Do in Province of KwaZulu-Natal The Battlefields Route