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Fort Harlech Blockhouse is a historical blockhouse located in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa. It was constructed in 1899, during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902). The blockhouse was built by British forces as part of a network of fortifications to secure key railway lines and communication routes, particularly the line between Johannesburg and Krugersdorp, which was vital for troop and supply movements. The structure is a typical example of a 'Brick and Corrugated Iron' blockhouse, a common design used by the British during the war, featuring loopholes for rifle fire and a sturdy construction to withstand Boer attacks.

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