WOODSTOCK
Suburb of Cape Town. Woodstock became a municipality in 1881 amalgamated with Salt River. It became part of the Cape town municipality in 1913. At first known as Papendorp, after Pieter van Papendorp. In 1881 it received its present name, chosen by vote from the favourite village inn, the Woodstock Hotel. It was named after the town of Woodstock in Oxfordshire, England.
The French Redoubt
The French Redoubt, Trafalgar Park, Searle St – In 1780 the VOC feared a British attack and accepted the assistance of a French garrison. A line of defence was constructed in 1781 called the French line which consisted of four redoubts. It remained in use until 1827 when orders were given to demolish it. Only the Franse Redoute remains. Also known as the Central or Frederick William Redoubt. The round construction or ‘oven’ is likely a brick-kiln built after 1830’. Declared a National Monument on 6 September 1968.
The old Destructor (incinerator)
The old Destructor (incinerator) Trafalgar Park, Searle St – A plaque attached from Cape Town Environment & Heritage indicate late 19th century.
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Church of St Mary the Virgin, Albert Rd - The cornerstone was laid on 29 June 1859 (St Peter’s day) by Colonel Hope Graham. Designed by Sophy Gray (wife of Bishop Robert Gray). It was consecrated by Bishop Gray on 6 June 1865. In 1897/98 the church was enlarged, including the tower. The architect for the later additions was Sir Herbert Baker.
The Treaty Tree
The Treaty Tree. Treaty Rd - The small square and the Milkwood tree are related to the second British occupation of the Cape in 1806. Declared a National Monument on 26 May 1967. The Dutch was defeated at the Battle of Blaauwberg. On 10 January 1806 the Batavian Republic capitulated to the British commanders at this site in Woodstock, then known as Papendorp. A tradition arose that the treaty was signed under the tree.
