Blockhouse

Contributor
The University of Arizona Herbarium
Creator
Homer Leroy Shantz
Description
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]
Format
image/jpeg
Language
English
Title
azu_shantz_19190916_36286_m
Created
1919-09-16
City
Prieska
City Then
Prieska
Continent
Africa
Country
South Africa
Country Then
South Africa
Province
Northern Cape
Is this item in the public domain?
No