Often disputed in its (Boer-tinged) design, it evokes the expulsion of the Huguenots from their European homeland, a topic that the devout Boers liked to emphasize, as they believed their ancestors were in a similar situation. The monument was dedicated in 1938 - on the 250th anniversary of the arrival of the Huguenots - and is made of granite from the region around Paarl. The central figure represents a woman holding a Bible in her right hand. The broken chain symbolizes detachment from religious oppression. The three arches behind represent the Trinity. The sun of righteousness is visible on the arches, with the cross above it. The figure stands on the globe as a sign for the supernatural. The pond in front of it is also part of the overall design: it is a symbol of the tranquility found here in South Africa.