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The Blockhouse

TownBarberton
Categoryinteresting-history-culture
AddressR40
ContactBarberton Info Tel: 082 959 6670, Email: Astrid@barberton.co.za

The Blockhouse

This fort dates from 1900 and is a example of the earliest design (made of wood and iron guard) of the British block houses in South Africa. It was built during the war (along with four others) as position to protect the concentration camp and hospital. It was manned by the Barberton town guard which consisted of local men.

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