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Blockhouse Sep 16, 1919 Prieska, South Africa

Angular stem leafy plant, Agave, Cotyledon, and English block house used during the Boer War. It is hexagonal, about 16 ft. across - had port holes - one narrow low entrance and a large water tank. The roof also afforded a parapet for use in firing - with portholes. Built of stone. This one also had an additional wall around it and small stone wall farther down the hill. [Shantz travel journal, Sep. 16, 1919]