Reference / Research sites for cache placement

[+Carbon Hunter]

I always like placing (and finding) caches that show me something i may not have known about before.

 

In doing research I have come across a few interesting sites.

 

I thought I'd start a thread that can be used by cachers looking for some ideas.

 

I'll just add the link with a few words on the content.

 

SA War Graves Site: http://www.southafricawargraves.org/index.htm

 

Some interesting stories and facts on the Durban Area: http://www.fad.co.za/

 

ANZAC War Memorial in Brakpan http://www.allatsea.co.za/cems/anzacmemorial.htm - not sure where this is or how safe it is - but should deserve a cache?

Edited August 13, 2009 by Carbon Hunter

[+BruceTP]

If you are looking for information on the Boer War forts and blockhouses, this is the site for you.

http://samilitaryhistory.org/vol106rt.html

[+CapeDoc]

Cool idea for a thread!

 

History, Ghosts and stories about Table Mountain

 

Historical Cape Town

 

Ciphers

 

A Cryptographic Compendium

Edited August 13, 2009 by CapeDoc

[+DamhuisClan]

ANZAC War Memorial in Brakpan http://www.allatsea.co.za/cems/anzacmemorial.htm - not sure where this is or how safe it is - but should deserve a cache?

 

1922 Miners strike Victims by Iddes (1.5/1)

S26° 13.062 E28° 21.291 GCZEWZ

 

The cache is quite secluded, so one has to be careful when visiting it.

This is another example of a memorial which is being neglected.

[+Carbon Hunter]

Some general SA Archeology sites http://archaeology.about.com/od/17/South_A...ology_Sites.htm

[+Henzz]

This one could be of some help to Capetownians.... http://www.capetown.at/heritage/

[+Carbon Hunter]

Just found this site:

 

http://www.9key.com/selector.asp - which can add some useful icons to caches.

 

And then for those who do not know the cache flag page counter:

http://flagcounter.com/more/3yof

 

And to add a checker for puzzle or multi caches:

http://www.geochecker.com/index.php?code=b...275204468616269

[+malo mystery]

Blockhouses and the Boer War some interesting info.

 

Three centuries of fortifications in South Africa 1652 to 1958.

Edited August 3, 2010 by malo mystery

[+Carbon Hunter]

I(nformation about rock Art - how to report sites and treat sites you may have caches near:

 

http://web.wits.ac.za/Academic/Science/Geo...t/RockartSites/

[+Carbon Hunter]

OK - time to bump this thread up - and hopefully I can add some information on Earthcache sites soon.

[+TechnoNut]

OK - time to bump this thread up - and hopefully I can add some information on Earthcache sites soon.

 

Great News --- can't wait ...

[+Carbon Hunter]

A source of anecdotal SA History links History Buffs

 

The Geological Society of South Africa (GSSA)GSSA

 

Karro Group geology 9and also a good forum - which has some caching reference too Road less travelled