Jamestown Cottages
407
Address
Parfaite Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
407
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Two single storey-cottages, under double-pitched iron roof with end gables and lean-to to the back. Although the structures are in a state of disrepair, they appear to be authentic remaining examples of the modest cottage type that would once have been pervasive in the settlement.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
House
Original Use
House
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
The settlement dates back to 1903 when Rhenish Mission settlers made Stellenbosch their home, and <br />
established Jamestown on the outskirts of the town in order for members of their congregation, <br />
many of whom were farm labourers, small scale subsistence farm
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
This structure is representative of a more modest cottage that would have once been more
pervasive within the village.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Loss of authenticity due to alterations and inappropriate development.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.979285 / 18.84686
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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
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
None
Representivity
Low
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
These structures are representative of the modest, vernacular cottage type that characterises
historic Jamestown. They have historical and contextual significance. They have a strong association
with the history of slavery in the winelands.
Landscape Significance
Some mature trees
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Additional Photos
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