Name: Prince Alfred Hamlet
Through the efforts of Johannes Cornelius Goosen, a local farmer, a town named after Queen Victoria's second son developed here. Prince Alfred's Hamlet is the gateway to the Gydo Pass, famous for its scenic views. It is also on the route to the Koue Bokkeveld, Cederberg and Kagga Kamma. It offers an alternative route to Citrusdal.
Prince Alfred's Hamlet
Province: Western Cape
Region: Breede River Valley
Description:
Prince Alfred's Hamlet is situated 10 km north of Ceres. The village was founded in 1861 and named after the second son of Queen Victoria, who had visited South Africa the year before. Mainly deciduous fruit is farmed here. Famous for its scenic views, Prince Alfred's Hamlet is the gateway to the Gydo Pass, an alternative route to Citrusdal. Gydo Pass goes through the Skurweberg to the farming area of the Koue Bokkeveld. The Pass affords wonderful views of the Ceres basin.
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Cederberg: http://cederbergnames.blogspot.co.za/
Sunday, September 5, 2010
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