Lui Jan's Field, Jonkershoek
Address
Jonkershoek Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Field (old saaigrond), currently a vineyard. Triangular piece of land that belonged to Jan van Ceylon. A landmark in the Jonkershoek Valley. Distinctively flat with beautiful backdrop of natural vegetation on the northern edge.
Details
Valley
Jonkershoek Valley (D01-D04)
Area
JonkershoeK Valley Mouth (D03-D04)
Landscape Unit
D03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agriculture (vineyards of starke-conde)
Original Use
Agriculture
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Impressive views towards the twins with a beautiful natural backdrop of indigenous fynbos against
the steep gradient next to the flat land.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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PHOTO DATE: unknown
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.95488033 / 18.91080355
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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
High
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
None
Associational
High
Intangible
High
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
High
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
Distinctive flat piece of land next to the Jonkershoek road. This land acts as a landmark and displays
a beautiful relationship between natural and human-made elements. The space has historical
significance and an association with the history of slavery at the Cape.
Landscape Significance
Distinctive landscape and landmark
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Additional Photos
OLDER PHOTOS
PHOTO DATE: unknown
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