Die Claire
2529
Address
Andringa and Borcherd Road, South East corner
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
2529
Present NHRA protection
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A site of Group Areas removals and demolitions, the area remains unbuilt upon.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Vacant
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
This site was once the location of modest housing, which was demolished after forced removals <br />
under the Group Areas Act.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The "open spaces" within Die Vlakte are testament to the removed community, and are a tangible
link to their absence.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Insensitive development.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9301416667 / 18.85992
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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
No document
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
Low
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
None
Associational
High
Intangible
High
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
None
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
This site, and similar ones within "Die Vlakte", make tangible the absence of the community forced
out under the Group Areas Act, with the demolition of their homes that followed their removal.
These sites have high social, associational, historical and intangible significance.
Landscape Significance
The open areas are planted with Oak trees along the edges.
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Additional Photos
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