Huguenot Monument

516

Overview

Address

Huguenot Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIA

Property Number

516

Present NHRA protection

S37

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

The granite monument was designed by J.C. Jongens, completed in 1945. It has three tall arches, a central figure and a curved background colonnade and reflecting pool.

Details

Valley

Franschhoek Valley (H01-H16)

Area

Historic Franschhoek (H01-H09)

Landscape Unit

H01

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Monument

Original Use

Monument since 1943

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

Grouping with other sites

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Invasive Elements

None

Heritage Vulnerability

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Map

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.9142283333 / 19.1236283333
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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

Archaeology

Architectural

Associational

Intangible

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

Representivity

Scientific

Symbolic

Statement of Significance

The Huguenot Monument is a unique landmark and has notable cultural and historic significance.

Landscape Significance

Landmark
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Additional Photos

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