Muratie Estate (Die Driesprong)
Address
Knorhoek Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Farm werf complex with much layering. Remains of 17th century structure; main dwelling c1830. Fairly complete, enclosed werf, with mature landscaping.
Details
Valley
Krom River- Valley (A01-A16)
Area
Krom River- Central Rolling Hills Area (A01-A10)
Landscape Unit
A14
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Various
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.8704467 / 18.876417
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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
Medium
Architectural
Medium
Associational
High
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
This is an intact and very fine Cape Dutch werf, which retains its authenticity on various scales, from
the architectural/material to the spatial and location of the werf against the Simonsberg Mountain
Range and its foothills. The site has a high degree of architectural, aesthetic, historical, and
contextual significance. It has an association with numerous influential individuals within the
Province. It has an association with slavery
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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