Klapmuts Station Complex
273
Address
Klapmuts historic core
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
273
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Railway station and outbuilding. Single-storey pitched corrugated-iron roof with modern additions; abandoned outbuilding is single-storey pitched-roof with corbelled mouldings at eaves level.
Details
Valley
Klapmuts Valley (I01-I10)
Area
Klapmuts Areas (I01-I10)
Landscape Unit
I01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Station
Original Use
Station
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Railway
Grouping with other sites
Part of historic core of Klapmuts
Evidence of Demolition
Door and windows have been removed and blocked up.
Contextual Design
Neglected area with possible historic significance. Very large bluegum tree in close proximity. Seems
to be part of a historic precinct associated with the railway line.
Invasive Elements
Contextually the shopping centre in its immediate environment alienates the church and historic precinct. Modern alterations to building
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.80553834 / 18.87153473
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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
High
Archaeology
None
Architectural
Medium
Associational
High
Intangible
High
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
High
Scientific
High
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
Location and central role with regards to the origins and core of Klapmuts as a railway village.
Linked to the hotel and church. Now neglected and adversely affected by the rear of a shopping
centre and insertion of garage
Landscape Significance
Very large Eucalyptus tree in open field. Possible routes associated
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Additional Photos
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