Blouklip River Bridge
Address
R44
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Bridge structure with undulating Baroque plastered masonry.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)
Landscape Unit
C29
Townscape
Jamestown
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Bridge
Original Use
Bridge
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
With Blaauwklippen complex
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.97430487 / 18.84673611
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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
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
High
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
This bridge is a scenic element within the landscape. It reveals a pattern of movement within the
Eerste River valley. It has historical and scenic significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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