Die Gaatjies (Creche) Complex
Address
Devon Valley Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Cottages. One now used as creche, altered and extended outwards (monopitches) and into roof. The other is smaller, with Marseilles tiles and monopitch addition.
Details
Valley
Bottelary Valley (B01-B20)
Area
Bottelary Devon Valley Area (B01-B07)
Landscape Unit
B03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Créche / residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Local landmark
Invasive Elements
Some added structures are seen.
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.90345306 / 18.81375828
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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
None
Architectural
Medium
Associational
High
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
This structure attests to the presence of a community of workers in the valley. As such, it has social
and historical significance. It also has significance due to its use as a site for education.
Landscape Significance
Very tall Eucalyptus trees are found in the site.
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Additional Photos
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