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The Blokhuis at Norvalspont is a British blockhouse constructed in 1900 during the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902). It was built on the Cape Colony side of the Orange River, adjacent to the railway bridge at Norvalspont, a strategic crossing point. The blockhouse formed part of a network of fortified positions designed to protect the bridge and railway line, which were vital for British troop and supply movements between the Cape and the interior. Norvalspont itself was a key railway junction, and the bridge over the Orange River was a critical link in the British logistical chain. The blockhouse is a typical example of the 'Brick Blockhouse' design used by the British, often featuring loopholed walls and a corrugated iron roof, intended to house a small garrison for defense against Boer attacks.

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