Fort Armstrong, Eastern Cape
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Fort Armstrong was constructed in 1836 to act as an important military outpost of the British during the Cape Frontier Wars. It has been under attack multiple times and served as a safe haven for the early pioneers of the Kat river area.
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Fort Armstrong | |
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Kat River, South Africa | |
Type | Block house |
Site information | |
Controlled by | South Africa |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Built | 1836 (1836) |
Battles/wars | Cape Frontier Wars |
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