About: Voortrekker Fort, Elandsfontein

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The Voortrekker Fort situated on the farm, Elandsfontein, was constructed by the Voortrekkers under Commandant in 1842. A commemorative tablet of the former National Monuments Council states that the fort was built "for the protection of families with the view of possible departure of a commando against the British troops from Natal".

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  • The Voortrekker Fort situated on the farm, Elandsfontein, was constructed by the Voortrekkers under Commandant in 1842. A commemorative tablet of the former National Monuments Council states that the fort was built "for the protection of families with the view of possible departure of a commando against the British troops from Natal". (en)
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  • Elandsfontein Voortrekker Fort and memorial (en)
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  • Ruined (en)
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  • Local Voortrekker families (en)
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  • Elandsfontein farm, Potchefstroom District, South Africa (en)
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  • Local stone (en)
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  • Voortrekker Fort (en)
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  • "Elandsfontein Fort" (en)
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  • Private property (en)
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  • Commandant General A.M. Potgieter (en)
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  • Dry Wall construction (en)
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  • The Voortrekker Fort situated on the farm, Elandsfontein, was constructed by the Voortrekkers under Commandant in 1842. A commemorative tablet of the former National Monuments Council states that the fort was built "for the protection of families with the view of possible departure of a commando against the British troops from Natal". (en)
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  • Voortrekker Fort, Elandsfontein (en)
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  • Voortrekker Fort (en)
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