C29
Address
Blaauwklippen Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S38
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
A sub-valley within the Eerste River valley that demonstrates the complex relationship between river course, old wagon route, rural landscape and wilderness characterised by the Helderberg peaks beyond. Additional structuring elements such as avenues of trees, gateposts and well-defined farm werf add to the whole.
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
Agricultural landscape
Original Use
Agricultural landscape
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
High contextual significance, in demonstrating a continuum and pattern of settlement and change
of the landscape.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
This valley is highly vulnerable to urban development, being located between Stellenbosch and Jamestown.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9705733333 / 18.84509
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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
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
This sub-valley is highly demonstrative of the complex interplay between the man-made
environment, water courses, the rural landscape and the surrounding wilderness areas.
Landscape Significance
Mature tree planting, fields and vineyards are key to the sense of palce.
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Additional Photos
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