Blaauwklippen Gates
Address
R44
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
A set of white gateposts that mark the original junction of the Blaauwklippen avenue with the R44, and now circumvented by the large traffic intersection created to lead to Technopark. The gates are flanked by mature Cypress trees.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)
Landscape Unit
C29
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Gateposts
Original Use
Gateposts
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Various gateposts throughout the Eerste River valley.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The gateposts help to make tangible historic systems of movement within the Eerste River valley.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9702566667 / 18.8443633333
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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
AREA PDF
Landscape Unit PDF
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
These gateposts are a remnant of an older pattern of movement within the valley, and provide
layering within the cultural landscape. They have landmark, scenic and landscape significance.
Landscape Significance
The cypress trees flanking the gate posts are of some age.
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Additional Photos
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