Klein Helderberg
221
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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Additional Photos
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