They changed the name of the town to 'New Castle' and made it the capital of their Delaware Colony. In 1664, the English seized the entire New Netherland colony in the Second Anglo-Dutch War. As the settlement grew, Dutch authorities laid out a grid of streets and established a common green in the town's center, which continues to this day. This marked the end of the Swedish colony in Delaware as an official entity, but it remained a semi-autonomous unit within the New Netherland colony and the cultural, social, and religious influence of the Swedish settlers remained strong. The Dutch conquered the entire colony of New Sweden the following year and rechristened the fort as Nieuw-Amstel, named after the Amstel. The Dutch originally named the settlement Fort Casimir, but this was changed to Fort Trinity following its seizure by the colony of New Sweden on Trinity Sunday in 1654. New Castle was originally settled by the Dutch West India Company in 1651 under the leadership of Peter Stuyvesant on the site of a former aboriginal village, 'Tomakonck' ('Place of the Beaver'), to assert their claim to the area based on a prior agreement with the aboriginal inhabitants of the area. New Castle constitutes part of the Delaware Valley or Philadelphia metropolitan area. As of 2020, the city's population was 5,551. The city is located six miles (10 km) south of Wilmington and is situated on the Delaware River. For some relaxation time you can visit the hotel spa and gym, wander around the historic town or go golfing and shopping.New Castle is a city in New Castle County, Delaware, United States. Travellers wanting to explore the nearby KwaZulu-Natal Battlefields can reach the sites within a radius of 90 minutes drive. You can rest in comfort at this intimate hotel and enjoy a variety of local and international dishes at the Mid-City Grill or a light a la carte menu at the non-smoking Celebrations Bar. Newcastle is halfway between Durban and Johannesburg and for weary travellers Blackrock Hotel will be just the place for a stopover. For business or leisure, Blackrock Hotel has a range of facilities to suit your needs. Facilities for conferences and functionsĪt this casino hotel in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal you can enjoy the personal touch and great hospitality.Blackrock Hotel in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal is an excellent place to stop between Durban and Johannesburg and located within reach of KZN Battlefield attractions.

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