Eikendal RD Homestead
Address
Eikendal Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A linear farm werf with seemingly authentic agricultural buildings. The homestead is located to the west and faces the R44. Although much altered, it retains interesting Cape Revival detailing, including a central gable, and has landmark significance.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Central Roling Area (C15-C24)
Landscape Unit
C18
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
This building represents a later, more modest Cape Dutch Revival layer of buildings within the Eerste
River Valley.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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PHOTO DATE: unknown
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0175316667 / 18.825485
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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
Low
Archaeology
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
A linear farm werf with seemingly authentic agricultural buildings. Although much altered, the
homestead retains interesting Cape Dutch Revivalist detailing, including a central gable. It has
landmark, scenic and contextual significance, and some architectural interest.
Landscape Significance
Mature trees surround the werf and enhance the sense of place.
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Additional Photos
OLDER PHOTOS
PHOTO DATE: unknown
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