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Knysna Fort
Building in Knysna, South Africa / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Old Fort, also known as the Knysna Fort or Thomson's Folly, is a fort in Knysna, Western Cape, South Africa. The fort was built during the Second Boer War by Major William A. Thomson.[1]
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Knysna Fort | |
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Alternative names | Thomson's Folly The Old Fort |
General information | |
Status | Destroyed |
Town or city | Knysna |
Country | South Africa |
Coordinates | 34°01′09″S 23°02′29″E |
Year(s) built | 1901 |
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The fort is the southernmost fortifications built during the Second Boer War.[2]