On 10th May, 2013 I made my first visit to Leliefontein.  Possibly one of less that a dozen of Barnabas Shaw's descendants who have made the pilgimage.

Leliefontein is situated some 35 Kilometers south of Khamieskroon in the Northern Cape.

The mission station is situated atop a hill overlooking some very rugged, but beautiful granite countryside.

Immedietly apparent was the run down condition of the church grounds.  This sad neglect is an indictment to the caretakers of the heritage that Barnabas Shaw left behind.

The very least that could be done is some simple upkeep.  It was also very sad that apart from Barnabas Shaw's name on a derelict hall named after him there is nothing to commemorate the good that this great man did for the surrounding Namaqua community.

It was wonderful to note the rather valuable sundial donated by Barnabas Shaw is still in situ. Sadly the parsonage garden where it is sited in derelict.

I have posted photographs below.