Historedia
Episode 2 of 3

Signing at Treaty Tree

When
10 January 1806
Where
Treaty Tree, Woodstock
Part of
Battle of Blaauwberg and British capture of the Cape

A peace treaty was signed under the Treaty Tree in Woodstock, establishing British control over the Cape Colony.

The Treaty Tree is an old milkwood tree in Treaty Road, Woodstock. The treaty was signed in 1806 after the Battle of Blaauwberg. This event marked the transition of the Cape Colony from Batavian to British control.

Sources

  1. Woodstock, Cape Town Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-23
  2. Battle of Blaauwberg Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-21

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