Fort Salisbury, 1890
Scope and Contents
Showing the earthwork fort built on the crest of rising ground about half a mile from the kopje. Inside the stockade thatched huts and field pieces can be seen with the Union Jack flying in the centre. Construction of the fort was started on September 15th and this photograph of the completed stockade was probably taken towards the end of the month.
Dates
- Creation: 1890
Creator
- From the Fonds: Fry, William Ellerton, 1846-1930 (Person)
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Extent
1 photographic print(s) : photograph
Dimensions
195 x 122 mm.
Repository Details
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