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Kranskop
This tiny village dates back to 1894, when it was called
Hopetown -
only to be renamed with the Afrikaans-language description
of a
striking rocky landmark on the nearby escarpment. Two
openings in
this sandstone outcrop led to it featuring in Zulu folklore
with
tales of cannibalism...the mountain opening its twin mouths
to entice
unwary victims into its depths.
The British built several
fortifications on the escarpment during the
Anglo-Zulu War, and faint reminders of Fort Buckingham
remain visible
near a small quarry close to the village.
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