Kromme Rivier (St Nicholas RC Church)
Address
21 Paul Kruger Road, Stellenbosch
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
A linear werf arrangement, with an extended T-shaped and U-shaped thatched structure facing towards the street, and "bookended" to the south by a long barn, said to be much older (Fransen, 2004: 193). The front gables of the two primary buildings are very fine. A c1915 Arthur Elliot photograph shows a double row of Oak trees in front of these structures, completing the composition of the werf. Today, a combination of oaks and conifers performs this task, but the religious/institutional use of the complex is apparent.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Stellenbosch Historic Core
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Roman Catholic Church
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
First granted in 1683 to Jan Jansz van Eeden, in 1763 the farm was transferred to Jacob Groenewald, <br />
and in 1830 to PH Faure (Fransen, 2004: 193).
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Ruins of the original dwelling were found 50 years ago
Contextual Design
A good, remaining example of a linear werf complex within the town of Stellenbosch.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.929783 / 18.856076
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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
High
Archaeology
Medium
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
A good example of a linear, Cape Dutch farm werf that, although it has lost its agricultural use,
retains historic elements and landscape elements. The site is a National Monument. It has a high
degree of architectural, aesthetic, historical, and contextual significance. It has an association with
slavery.
Landscape Significance
The rows of mature trees in front of the werf contribute to its sense of place.
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Additional Photos
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