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Leentjiesklip is a historical building located in Wilderness, near George in the Western Cape. The site dates to 1903 and is associated with the early development of the Wilderness area as a coastal retreat. The name 'Leentjiesklip' likely derives from Afrikaans, possibly referring to a small stone or rock feature, though specific details about the building's original purpose or inhabitants are not widely documented. The Wilderness region was part of the larger George district, which saw growth in the late 19th and early 20th centuries due to the timber industry and the expansion of the railway line from George to Knysna, completed in 1928. The building may have served as a holiday home or a smallholding, reflecting the area's transition from a rural outpost to a tourist destination.
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