Morgenhof (Verblyf der Gelukzaligen)
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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Additional Photos
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