La Provence Gates
Address
Old Polkadraai Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A fine pair of gateposts at the entrance to the farm, possibly of layered fabric.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)
Landscape Unit
C01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agriculture
Original Use
Agriculture
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
High contextual significance, with landmark significance along Old Polkadraai Road.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9577333333 / 18.7409233333
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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
Archaeology
Architectural
Low
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Low
Scientific
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The La Provence gateposts are a key landmark element within the sub-valley. They have high
contextual, scenic and aesthetic significance.
Landscape Significance
High
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Additional Photos
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