CO13 and CO14

Overview

Address

Van Reede Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIA

Property Number

Present NHRA protection

S38

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

Description

The rise to the south of this landscape shields the R44 and suburban development from view, creating a visual continuum between the Eerste River corridor, the agricultural fields in the foreground, and the foothills and high peaks of the Helderberg Range beyond. This sub-valley also enjoys unique views of Stellenbosch town to the north, with a clear view to the spire of the Dutch Reformed "Moederkerk".

Details

Valley

Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)

Area

Eerste River Central Roling Area (C15-C24)

Landscape Unit

C15

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

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

This landscape unit is particuarly vulnerable to agri-industrial and office park development, which has already impaced the site. The suburban sprawl of Stellenbosch is a real threat to this unique heritage site and its broader landscape.
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Latitude/Longitude

-33.9563866667 / 18.8343
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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

Low

Intangible

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

Medium

Representivity

Scientific

Symbolic

Statement of Significance

This landscape unit is the site of two extremely fine farm werfs of very high heritage significance. The landscape unit demonstates the relationship between river corridor and settlement, as well as the rural patterns of use and the wilderness beyond. This interplay is extremely characteristic of the Cape Winelands, and key to its high cultural significance.

Landscape Significance

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Additional Photos

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