Avenue of stone pines
183
Address
Adam Tas Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
183
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
An avenue of mature Stone Pines lining the southern side of Adam Tas Road, that presumably would once have been replicated on the opposite side of the street.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Avenue of trees
Original Use
Avenue of trees
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Many winelands towns, such as Paarl, were preceeded by an avenue of pines of similar exotics <br />
during the 19th century. Many of these avenues have been lost, and this is a rare remnant of an old, <br />
and more widespread, landscape pattern.
Grouping with other sites
Neethlingshof Avenue
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
These trees have landmark significance along the western approach into Stellenbosch.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.945426 / 18.830473
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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
Medium
Archaeology
None
Architectural
None
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Low
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
The avenue of mature Stone Pines, forms a unique avenue approach within the winelands. The
avenue has landscape, landmark, contextual and scenic significance. It is a rare, remaining
example of a once more widespread landscape pattern.
Landscape Significance
The pines are of some age and have high landscape importance within this part of Stellenbosch.
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Additional Photos
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