Mature Cypress

1429

Overview

Address

Off Old Polkadraai Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIC

Property Number

1429

Present NHRA protection

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Very tall cypress is a local landmark.

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

Original Use

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

Grouping with other sites

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.95458 / 18.74002833
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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

None

Architectural

None

Associational

Medium

Intangible

None

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

Medium

Representivity

Low

Scientific

None

Symbolic

Low

Statement of Significance

This is a very mature, very tall Cypress tree. It is unique in its age, and is of landscape, scenic and landmark significance.

Landscape Significance

High significance as a notable tree within the sub-valley.
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