Glenbawn
Re/123
Address
Rustenburg Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Re/123
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
This linear werf follows a road along the Krom River. The long cellar, with doubled-up end gables, dates from c1830 and would once have formed both house and cellar. The front stoep is raised and edged with mature oak trees. The Edwardian house is rectangular in plan and has Victorian elements, under stoep to three sides. It appears that some original joinery remains. The entire complex has been refurbished - the paint colours and similar modifications are somewhat inappro priate, but the landscaping contributes to the werf.
Details
Valley
Idas Valley (E01-E03)
Area
Idas Valley Area (E01-E03)
Landscape Unit
E02
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade I
Architect / Builder
Unknown
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
No access.
History
The land was subdivided off from “Groote & Klein Yda’s Vlei and Nazareth”. The Surveyor<br />
General diagram of 1826 is very interesting - it shows the homestead, labelled “Glen Bon”, as<br />
well as the cemetery. Additionally, it indicates groves of poplar trees all along the course of<br />
the Krom River at this location, indicating that the wooded character of the site has been a <br />
long-standing feature. The farm was owned by Sir Thomas Smartt in the early 20th century.
Grouping with other sites
The site forms part of the Ida’s Valley Grade I area.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.911174 / 18.883263
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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
Medium
Archaeology
Medium
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Medium
Intangible
Medium
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
This small collection of buildings comprises a unique linear farmstead withi Ida’s Valley. The farm
came under the ownership of politician Sir Thomas Smartt, and the house was built by him. They
are good architectural examples - the house has a degree of rarity as an Edwardian example of a
homestead. This farm has importance in the development of the valley as a whole. It green and
treed character is unique.
Landscape Significance
The homestead site is heavily treed, with its eastern edge following the course of the Krom River.
A cemetery located on a small rise, known as the “Glenbawn Koppie”, includes the graves of Sir
Thomas Smartt and his daughter, and is planted with stone pines (Pistorius, 2003). Kantor et al note
that the dams on the site have additional importance within the cultural landscape of Ida’s Valley
as a whole.
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Additional Photos
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