Grootvlei Sawmill
183
Address
Adam Tas Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
183
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
An industrial complex of sheds, mostly single storey and under double-pitched roofs, that was previously used as a sawmill.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Disused structure
Original Use
Sawmill
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Subdivided in 1907
Grouping with other sites
Industrial sites such as Van Ryn's Distillery.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The site is highly visible from Adam Tas road - the approach road into Stellenbosch from the west.
However, the high, solid boundary wall does obscure views into the sawmill complex.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.944144 / 18.831417
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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
Low
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
None
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The sawmill along Adam Tas Road is one of the most highly visible industrial sites in Stellenbosch. It is
representative of the development of industrial activities in Stellenbosch in the early 20th Century.
The site has landmark, historical and contextual significance.
Landscape Significance
Limited landscape significance
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Additional Photos
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