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On the eastern side of the farmhouse section fence is a small hill that looks down over the plain towards the railway line in the north, and across the grassy plains to the east and the south-east. Located all around this low hill are trenches and packed stones that were used to create an elevated position here. These trenches are more than likely associated with the Anglo-Boer War Battle of Berg-en Dal, and although it could not be determined at the time of the assessment could have formed part of the Boer entrenchments before and during the Battle. Due to the thick grass and vegetation cover it was impossible to identify any cultural material. The existence of British fortifications (blockhouses) is also known on other portions of Wemmershuis, and was recorded by the author of this report during previous work in the area. These features are however not located close to the proposed development and will not be impacted.