To the north and south of Nieuwoudtville, hugging the escarpment over a distance of almost 100 km, are some of the most spectacular ruins in South Africa. We urgently need funds and researchers to photograph, map and where possible restore and maintain these magnificent ruins, as they are both culturally and historically of great significance. If you are able to assist, please contact us.
These ruins are the remains of the homesteads and outbuildings of the early pioneers and farmers who settled in this area. As you travel out onto the northern and southern sections of the Bokkeveld Plateau, the ruins can be seen from the road.
The farm Groenrivier, approximately 1 km from town, was issued as a loan farm by the Dutch Administration in 1750. This is where Thunberg stayed in 1774 and to which he refers in his journal. The ruins at Groenrivier are a must to be visited, especially for photographers. |
