Jim Fouche Picnic Site
1616
Address
Franschhoek
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
1616
Present NHRA protection
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Traditional picnic and recreation site with mature camphor and other trees on Berg River, with high social significance. Was part of State Forest.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
H14
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Recreation
Original Use
Recreation
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.878091 / 19.036565
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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
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
This site commands spectacular views across the Franschhoek Valley, and has been used as a
public recreational space for many years. The site has high social, scenic, community and
ecological significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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