Meerlust Dam
Address
R310 at the Meerlust Avenue intersection
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S38
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
This dam straddles either side of the R310, and is set against the Meerlust Avenue to the north, and with views of the Helderberg Range to the east. The wind pump in the centre of the dam is a well loved local landmark.
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
Dam
Original Use
Dam
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The dam is a threshold element when entering the Cape Winelands along the R310.
Invasive Elements
The nearby housing development is visually intrusive.
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0150133333 / 18.7486516667
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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
Associational
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
The Meerlust Dam creates a tangible threshold to the Cape Winelands when travelling along the
R310. The windmill in the centre of the dam is a well-loved local landmark. The site has
scenic/landmark and contextual significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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