Mature Cypress
1429
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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Additional Photos
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