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Tolhuis in Montagu, Western Cape, is a historical building constructed in 1847. It served as a toll house on the old wagon route through the Cogmanskloof Pass, which was a key transport link between the interior and the coast. The building is a notable example of Cape Dutch-style architecture adapted for a utilitarian purpose, reflecting the region's 19th-century infrastructure development. The toll was collected to fund road maintenance, a common practice in the Cape Colony at the time. Today, Tolhuis is a provincial heritage site, recognized for its role in the history of transport and trade in the area.

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