Meerlust Avenue
Address
Off R310
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
An avenue of trees approaching the Meerlust farm werf, the trees alternate between Palms and Oaks, and the road has been paved in textured brick. The avenue has landmark significance when approaching Stellenbosch from the R310, and with the Meerlust dam creates a gateway into the winelands.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Floodplain Area (C09-C14)
Landscape Unit
C09
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Avenue
Original Use
Avenue
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
The site contributes to the understanding of the historic pattern of settlement between the R310 and
Eerste river.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The approach avenue is an important element within the farm as a whole.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0163983333 / 18.7532316667
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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
Low
Architectural
None
Associational
Low
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
The Meerlust avenue has contributing significance to Meerlust farm as a whole. It has a high degree
of contextual and landmark/scenic significance.
Landscape Significance
The avenue of trees, which alternates palms and oak trees, is of high landscape significance.
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Additional Photos
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