Morgenhof (Verblyf der Gelukzaligen)

Overview

Address

R44

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIA

Property Number

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

yes

Description

Altered longhouse, original barn and replica wine cellar, altered H-plan Cape Dutch house, werf with bell-tower and ornamental walled pond. Additional 1980s winery and later large French-style winery and tourist facility.

Details

Valley

Krom River- Valley (A01-A16)

Area

Krom River- Central Rolling Hills Area (A01-A10)

Landscape Unit

A03

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Agriculture

Original Use

Agriculture

General Evaluation

Interior Description

History

Grouping with other sites

Evidence of Demolition

Contextual Design

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.89403667 / 18.86071285
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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

Medium

Associational

High

Intangible

Low

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

High

Representivity

High

Scientific

Medium

Symbolic

High

Statement of Significance

This site constitutes a layered, but highly complete and restored square werf type. It is spectacularly sited, in the foothills of the Simonsberg. The site has some historical and architectural significance, as well as high contextual and scenic significance.

Landscape Significance

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