Helderberg Plaas (Helderenberg)
1355
Address
Off R44, Klein Helderberg Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
1355
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A roughly rectangular werf, with linear barn structures to each side and the Victorian homestead in the centre, facing down the valley. A threshing floor is still evident. The farmhouse is axial, with central gable and typical Victorian joinery, catslide verandah roof, quoining and so on.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)
Landscape Unit
C25
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
Good example of a modest rectangular werf with Victorian influences.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
The suburban sprawl from Somerset West could destroy the context of this werf.
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0333983333 / 18.8336666667
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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
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
Modest rectangular werf with the structures dating from the Victorian era and earlier. The werf has a
high degree of authenticity, and has high historic, architectural and aesthetic significance.
Landscape Significance
Mature trees along edges of the werf, mature oaks and a werf wall contribute to the landscape
character of the whole.
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Additional Photos
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