JC Le Roux Cottages
1017
Address
Devon Valley Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
1017
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Row of three single-storey, pitched-roof cottage/hostels (running up slope) with metal windows, each with central chimney (possibly indicative of shared kitchen in hostel arrangement).
Details
Valley
Bottelary Valley (B01-B20)
Area
Bottelary Devon Valley Area (B01-B07)
Landscape Unit
B03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Farm workers' precinct. Three pairs of attached dwellings, plus newer housing.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.90433815 / 18.81271706
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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
Low
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
Low
Associational
High
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
High
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
Although these cottages are modest, they attest to the presence of the community of farm workers
in the valley. As such, they have high historical, social and associational significance.
Landscape Significance
Various mature species of oak trees are located near the collection of houses.
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Additional Photos
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