Delheim Estate
Address
Knorhoek Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Farm complex, ruin and burial ground. House 1936; wine cellar Italian POWs dated 1944; 'kanonniers cottage' (ruined walls partially rebuilt) and walled burial ground.
Details
Valley
Krom River- Valley (A01-A16)
Area
Krom River- Central Rolling Hills Area (A01-A10)
Landscape Unit
A14
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural
Original Use
Home of the canon official
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Part of the history and use of Canons in the Western Cape.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Ruin
Contextual Design
Open views to Kanonkop (where the canon stood)
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
High
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.87154299 / 18.89344177
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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
High
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
Low
Associational
High
Intangible
Medium
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
High
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
This is a unique site within the winelands, with an interesting history. The site has historical, contextual and scenic significance. In addition, it has high associational and symbolic significance
Landscape Significance
Plantation remnants
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Additional Photos
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