Aan De Wagenweg (Cottage)
6156
Address
Old Strand Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
6156
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Remnant of unique U-plan dwelling units for workers on Vredenburg/Libertas, built in 1902 for Rhodes as part of his farm worker housing projects. Single-storey pitched roof, with Cape Revival end gables.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Baker & Masey
Current Use
Tourism
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.942973 / 18.852718
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Additional Information
Additional Documents
Survey
2016
Circa
Admin Area
Allotment
Zoning
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Date of survey
2016
Linked to erf/erven
Linked Address
Environment
Valley PDF
No document
AREA PDF
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Intangible
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Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
Heavily repurposed over the years, badly impacted by R44, yet retains some aesthetic and
architectural significance. Associated with Rhodes farm worker housing projects.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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