Jamestown House - 208 Webersvallei Road
208
Address
Webersvallei Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
208
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
This is a single-storey house under pitched roof with a somewhat crude Cape Revival-style bay and end gable and a raised stoep across the front facade supported on columns. The house is unfortunately vacant and in a state of disrepair, although it remains retrievable. It has similarities to the Cape Revival-style houses further up Webersvallei Road.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Jamestown
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
An example of the modest, vernacular cottage type that characterises historic Jamestown, but
which was "uplifted" in the early 20th Century with the addition of Cape Dutch Revivalist additions.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Loss of authenticity due to alterations and inappropriate development.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.977667 / 18.846448
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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
The garden, on a corner site, has several mature oak trees that contribute to the streetscape.
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Additional Photos
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