Digteby Rural Landscape
Address
Road between Vlottenburg Railway Station and Polkadraai Road - "Vlottenburg Road"
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S38
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
Pasturage with established tree lined of Cork Oaks, Oaks, Willows, landmark Eucalyptus, pole fences. This agricultural landscape is internalised, and shows an early 20th century pattern of farming and settlement.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)
Landscape Unit
C06
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural
Original Use
Agricultural
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Early 20th century agricultural landscapes
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
High
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Yes - development, especially of gated housing estates.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.95954 / 18.79587
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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
None
Archaeology
Architectural
Low
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Low
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
The site has aesthetic, landscape and cultural significance as an early 20th century agricultural
landscape.
Landscape Significance
High
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Additional Photos
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