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… were completed. Germans designed three of the four forts, Schanskop being one. The fort was also built by the German firm Krupp, was completed … reinforced with an embankment, and called casemates. The fort had a double entrance gateway, and was commanded by … https://www.vtm.org.za/fort-schanskop/ …

… must be done to protect Pretoria against possible attacks. Fort Schanskop is one of the four Forts constructed during 1897 … Line, and the Johannesburg Road. Shaped like a Pentagon, Fort Schanskop had Canons placed on rotating platforms on the … Schanskop Fort, Pretoria …

… This was the third fort erected by the German firm Krupp and designed by von … and tobacco.  By July there were 151 Bantu workers. The fort was constructed with stone from the immediate area. In … an additional defense mechanism. Forts Klapperkop and Schanskop were effectively placed to defend the southern …

… 1897 by the Krupps firm, Von Dewitz and Weiner, the fort cost £49 000 and had the same type of entrance as Fort Schanskop. Ramparts were built around the fort to improve … https://www.wheretostay.co.za/topic/5184-fort-wonderboom … tp://southafricaexplorer.co.za.winhost.wa.co.za/attractions/fort-wonderboompoort/fort-wonderboompoort-pretoria.html …

… This fort was built by the firm Schneider & Co, which was … and Sam Leon were responsible for the design of the fort, which was completed 12 November 1898 and cost £46 500. … Italian mechanics were involved in the building of this fort, namely Carlos Prina, Petro Testan and Joseph Allias. …

… Fort Cox was a "post of occupation" established by the … to have been an earth redoubt reinforced with stone.  Fort Cox Memorial & Monument is situated along the R63 road … and this route passes through various historical sites. Fort Cox was built in 1897 as one of the military post which …

… remained operational until August 15, 1945. On 14 May 1976 Fort Wynyard was proclaimed as a national monument. In 1992 the fort became the headquarters of the Cape Garrison Artillery. Fort Wynyard only saw action once, during the British … Fort Wynyard …

… Fort Cunynghame was a telegraph office which, together with … 1880 that: "It appears that ... as soon as Offices at Fort Cunynghame were opened, Members of the FAM Police … to the ranks or apply for their discharges." As a result Fort Cunynghame was closed in August 1879. …

… Initially the division of Fort Beaufort fell under the district of Albany, and was … Fort Beaufort …

… Fort Wiltshire was erected by the British military during the … Fort Wiltshire …

… of Pretoria! Right at the top of the hill you will find Fort Klapperkop. Completed in January 1898, it’s one of … the then capital of the South African Republic (ZAR). The fort has been restored and is now a museum. A small entrance … Klapperkop Fort, Pretoria …

… Fort Frederick, Port Elizabeth, which is located along Belmont Terrace, is a stone fort built in 1799 by the British Forces to defend the mouth … of the Baakens River. Built in 1799 on a natural citadel, Fort Frederick stands guard over a magnificent view of Algoa …

… This fort was the site of a Boer siege in 1880, where 140 soldiers were held for 104 days. This fort was declared a National Monument under old NMC … Old English Fort, Marabastad …

… old NMC legislation on 27 January 1938.   This English fort or earthworks is situated just east of the national road … Wakkerstroom, Standerton and this one at Marabastad. This fort was established after the Battle of Bron and is a … British Fort, Marabastad, Polokwane …

… The Queens Fort Museum fort erected in 1848, originally housed the Artillery Unit of … from 1820, including the apartheid struggle.  The Queen’s Fort Military Museum, in Church Street, depicts all the … Queens Fort Military Museum, Bloemfontein …

… of the Republic, resolved on 12 November 1896 to build a fort on Hospital Hill, overlooking the mining town of … on a site currently occupied by its small prison. The fort was designed by a special government building committee, … Johannesburg in May 1900, the guns on the bastions of the Fort remained silent and it played no part in the conflict. …

… The Old Fort and Durban's first cemetery are situated in Umgeni Road, … 1842 and pitched camp on the site now occupied by the Old Fort. In response, a Dutch commando then appeared at Port … in Durban. In 1858 all existing structures in the Fort were demolished and replaced by more substantial …

… Also known as the Bloemfontein Fort. On 3 February 1848 the British declared the Orange … on a ridge south of the city centre. They became known as Fort Drury. Following the defeat of the Dutch at the Battle … of Boomplaats, Warden was reinstated as Resident and a new fort was built in a more strategic position. By 6 October …

… with sadness the violent protests at the University of Fort Hare that have resulted in the academic programme being … of vandalism that seems to be happening down there in Fort Hare University. It is said that we had thought the … and violent institution.” On Wednesday, the students at Fort Hare burnt the entire administration building to ground …

… The Historical site of Fort Glamorgan in East London, named after the Earl of … Established in 1848 along the Buffalo River, this Fort was used as troop barracks and to guard the supply line to King Williams Town. The Fort was named after Lord Charles Somerset's father, the Earl …

… Perched on the Amathole Escarpment , the Mpofu Fort Fordyce Nature Reserve serves up staggering views of … Bass fishing is a popular activity as is rock climbing – Fort Fordyce features ten bolted routes with names like: 'The … https://visiteasterncape.co.za/parks/mpofu-fort-fordyce/   …

… Fort Beaufort (Xhosa: iBhofolo).  Fort Beaufort is situated in the Eastern Cape Province . The … Ranges and it is known for it's infamous Citrus Farming . Fort Beaufort is a short way away from Hogsback , Grahamstown … http://southafrica.co.za/fort-beaufort.html   …

…  https://www.theheritageportal.co.za/thread/east-fort-hout-bay … Eastern Fort/Battery and Blockhouse, Chapman’s Peak, overlooking Hout …

… the construction of eight forts at Pretoria and a single fort at Johannesburg. The positions identified were: 'Schanskop; Kwaggaspoort; Daspoortrand; Magaliesberg-Wes; … only to build the forts in March 1896. The Johannesburg Fort was built around the existing prison on Hospital Hill . …

… lives while serving in the South African Defence Force. 3) Fort Schanskop, a nearby Fort Built in 1897 by the Government of the South African …

… The Dutch troops in Simon’s Town pulled back to their fort in Muizenberg while the British sent a delegation … delegation returned to Simon’s Town. The site of the Dutch fort at Muizenberg is the land immediately adjacent to where … This was a very clever selection for the siting of the fort, as it is in a situation where any persons passing from …

… a foothold in Table Bay, erected a basic four-square fort with four hornworks, and some years later proceeded to … freeburghers along the Liesbeeck River valley. The first fort: Fort De Goede Hoop Two days after van Riebeeck arrived in …

… under the leadership of Jan van Riebeeck . They erected a Fort built of sods on a site in the Table Valley, near the … today Adderley Street . The structure was known as: 'the Fort of Good Hope '. This was abandoned in 1665 when … a shape it retains to the present day. Building of the Fort was entrusted to engineer Pieter Dombaer , assisted by …

… to a field and follow a foot path to the rock. Old Forts: Fort Pearson, War Graves and the Ultimatum Tree- All from the … and can be found on the South bank of the Tugela River. Fort Pearson and the Ultimatum Tree are National Monuments. The Fort was built in 1878 and named after Colonel Charles …

… formed. (Today known as Heritage Western Cape).    As East Fort is a contemporary of the West Fort site, they are classified as “Serial Sites” and as such … applicable heritage legislation. However, although East Fort is also a Grade II site it has been destined for Grade I …