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is also located within the reserve. A number of other well-known graves can also be found in thereserve, including that of Ramaluti, an induna or headman or councillor of the local tribes whopreviously occupied the area. The grave of Gordon McNeill, a former owner of the farm Cyprus No. 68KT, is also located in the area. Mr McNeill made an important botanical and horticultural contributionin the area.A number of relatively old buildings and ruins are scattered throughout the LNR (Photo Plate 1),including the Nazarene Mission, Makwens, Barra, Ledienda, Yellowoods, The Crow’s Nest andHaffenden Heights. The heritage value of these structures have, however, not been evaluated to date.Photo Plate1: One of the ruins located within the Legalameetse Nature Reserve.2.4.9 Reserve InfrastructureThere are currently two access points to the LNR, namely the main gate, which is located on theTrichardtsdal side of the reserve, approximately 3 km from the nearest tarred road (R36), and theMakgapane gate, located on the Mafefe Village side of the reserve. The access road to the reserve iscurrently in a moderate to good condition.Most of the gravel roads within the LNR are currently in a poor condition and need to be upgraded.The LNR has never been fully fenced-off as a result of the challenges posed by the topographicalfeatures of the area. The largest part of the existing fencing is furthermore damaged, allowing the freemovement of game and livestock into and out of the reserve.A reception office is located at the main entrance gate of the reserve. Staff offices are located near thereception office and are currently in a good condition.The LNR has the following overnight facilities, all of which are equipped with electricity, self-cateringkitchens and bathroom facilities and are currently in a good condition:The Makhutswi Chalets, comprising seven self-catering chalets;An old style Paris Guest House, sleeping 12 people; andOne eight sleeper group camp.Staff accommodation within the reserve includes a five bedroom house in a poor condition, plus a newfour bedroom apartment that is currently in a good condition.One store room can be found within the reserve and is currently in a good condition.Reserve Management Documents: Legalameetse Nature Reserve (Strategic Plan) 25