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Old Powder Magazine, Military Reserve, King William's Town

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Author: 

Anonymous

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22/06/2012
Post date: 07/08/2012
Site Comments:

Archive Import
History: This powder magazine is one of the largest and best preserved examples of its kind in South Africa. It was probably erected in two stages, namely between 1852 and 1862 and between 1864 and 1875.
Visual Description: TWO SQUARE PLANNED BUILDINGS BELOW A RIDGED AND PITCHED GABLED BUILDING WITH NARROW SLITS IN THE WALLS AND HIDDEN TIMBER DOORS. THE TWO BUILDINGS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED WITH HIGH STONE WALLS. EACH BUILDING STANDS IN ITS OWN COURTYARD.
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Condition: EXCELLENT
Construction Date: 1852-1862;1864-1875
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Catalogue: Frescura, 1987 (a), No: 136, Significance Category:

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IN SCHOOL GROUNDS.
 
 

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