Heritage Cases

2.1 Main aim: To make use of archaeological methods, supplemented by historical information, to write a comprehensive and representative history of Crook’s Corner, specifically that of the camp site of Considine & Lumley, in order to preserve and conserve this part of history. It forms part of a larger research project of the Pafuri and Crooks Corner area in the Kruger National Park 2.2 Objectives: • To obtain archaeological information related to historical sites in the Pafuri and Crooks Corner area • To obtain background information on the archaeology and history of the Pafuri and Crooks Corner area in the Kruger National Park by using archival and other historical sources • To determine the geographical extent of each of the sites linked to Crook’s Corner, in this case the camp site of Considine & Lumley • To obtain information on and study the contact and influence between local indigenous people and the historical hunters, traders and prospectors in the Pafuri and Crook’s Corner areas, especially in connection with their lifestyle • To recommend preservation and management measures for the different sites • To identify research questions, gaps and opportunities relating to the different sites • To make recommendations for cultural tourism opportunities and the management of the different sites 2.3 Key questions: • Does the archaeological data from different sites, specifically the camp site of Considine & Lumley, support the known historical information on the history of the area? • Does the collection of archival and other historical information relating to the Pafuri and Crook’s Corner area add to existing knowledge thereof and in the writing of a comprehensive and representative history of the area? • Does the archaeological investigation of the camp site of Considine & Lumley assist in determining the geographical extent of each thereof? • Does the historical and archaeological information on the camp site of Considine & Lumley assist in obtaining information on the contact between and influence of local indigenous people and the historical hunters, traders and prospectors in the Pafuri and Crook’s Corner areas? • Can the study of the site add to the monitoring of erosion and site degradation in order to be able to recommend preservation and heritage management measures? • Will the research assist in identifying further research questions, gaps and opportunities relating to the different sites? • To what extent can the research the sites be used to recommend opportunities for cultural tourism and the management of thereof?