La Motte, South of the R45
Address
R45
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S38
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
An open expanse of land, with an avenue of trees on the road edge, and lavendar fields beyond extending to the Franschhoek River, with the Mountain Peaks clearly visible beyond.
Details
Valley
Franschhoek Valley (H01-H16)
Area
Historic Franschhoek (H01-H09)
Landscape Unit
H08
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Lavendar Farming
Original Use
Agricultural
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Part of the La Motte Farm
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The site has high gateway significance on the approach into and out of Franschhoek. The trees
complete the avenue along this part of the R45.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Vulnerable to subdivision and development. Vulnerable to inappropriate forms of agriculture.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.884053 / 19.067418
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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
Low
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
None
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
This site is one of the few retaining areas where the juxtaposition of road/old wagon route, cultivated
fields, and the natural/wilderness elements of the river corridor and mountain peaks can be seen. It
is illustrative of a unique pattern of settlement that would have once defined this part of
Franschhoek. It has gateway significance on the approach into and out of Franschhoek.
Landscape Significance
This site has high landscape significance, as it is one of the areas where the juxtaposition of road/old
wagon route, cultivated fields, and the natural/wilderness elements of the river corridor and
mountain peaks can be seen. It is illustrative of a uni
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Additional Photos
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