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Fort Nottingham Museum
Fort Nottingham, KwaZulu-Natal

Date:c1856 : n.d.
Type:Museum
Status:Adaptive re-use

 


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Coordinates:
29°25'05.31" S 29°54'21.27" E Alt: 1499m

Situated within the walls of an old fort, Fort Nottingham Museum preserves and showcases the rich history of the Natal Midlands during the 1856 era. The fort itself holds the distinction of being the third oldest military building in KwaZulu-Natal, a testament to its significance in protecting the early settlers from potential attacks and cattle raids. (Museum Explorer SA, accessed 2024 05 13)

The fort was built c1856, date of conversion to a museum is currently not known.