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  1. Anglican Church Noupoort

    Anglican Church Noupoort

    The construction of this church was started by British troops during the Boer War in recognition of their comrades who lost their lives. When the War finished and the troops were repatriated the church was incomplete. The right end of the building as can seen, was constructed after the war with...
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  2. Boer War Blockhouse at Hermon

    Boer War Blockhouse at Hermon

    One of 6 on the Wellington loop near Paarl This one is in a bad condition as is two of the others
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  3. Boer War Railway Bridge at De Wet in the Hex Valley

    Boer War Railway Bridge at De Wet in the Hex Valley

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  4. Boer War Railway Bridge at Riet River

    Boer War Railway Bridge at Riet River

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  5. Railway Bridge at Krom River

    Railway Bridge at Krom River

    The Block house is amongst the trees at the top left
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  6. Boer War blockhouse Riet River

    Boer War blockhouse Riet River

    This is one of the best kept Blockhouses almost in 100% condition
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  7. Boer War Blockhouse Prieska

    Boer War Blockhouse Prieska

    This Blockhouse is constructed from the rock it is bases on. The whole cliff is 'Tigers Eye' a stone used extensively in making jewelry. The average loose rock weighs around 3 kilograms
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  8. Boer War Blockhouse at Orange River Station

    Boer War Blockhouse at Orange River Station

    This Blockhouse guarded the Bridge over the Orange River near Magersfontein. Early one morning the British sentries spotted clouds of dust that they took to be an enemy advance and promptly blew the bridge up. They later learned that it was a dust storm. The Blockhouse was re-inforced by the...
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  9. Boer War Blockhouse at Jacobsdal

    Boer War Blockhouse at Jacobsdal

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  10. Boer War Bridge at Beaufort West

    Boer War Bridge at Beaufort West

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  11. Boer War Blockhouse at Beaufort West

    Boer War Blockhouse at Beaufort West

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