Klein Helderberg

221

Overview

Address

Off R44, Klein Helderberg Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIB

Property Number

221

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Single storey, pitched roof buildings arranged in a linear werf, emphasised by werf walls and mature Oak. Central farmhouse with covered stoep, and outbuildings and barns to the sides. Victorian elements throughout, including high level vents under eaves, plaster quoining, double doors and sash windows. A walled graveyard is located a little behind the werf, to the east.

Details

Valley

Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)

Area

Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)

Landscape Unit

C25

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Agricultural werf

Original Use

Agricultural werf

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

A later, mid 19th century werf.

Grouping with other sites

Linear werf type, modest, mid 19th century example.

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

A modest example of the linear werf type. The buildings are additionally of interest in representing a mid 19th century architectural style.

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

The suburban sprawl from Somerset West could destroy the context of this werf.
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Latitude/Longitude

-34.036105 / 18.8292016667
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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

Medium

Archaeology

Architectural

Medium

Associational

Low

Intangible

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

Representivity

Medium

Scientific

None

Symbolic

Low

Statement of Significance

Linear werf type, modest, mid 19th century example. The site has architectural, contextual, scenic and historical significance.

Landscape Significance

Mature Oaks emphasise the linearity of the werf. Walled graveyard to the east.
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