Raithby House - 34 Hendricks Street
34
Address
Hendricks Street
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
34
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A typical, single-storey and double-pitched vernacular cottage (with roof loft), and lean-to addition at the back and front. The front lean-to comprises an open stoep with rusticated columns. The cottage faces the street edge, but is set back from it. There is a modern house behind.
Details
Valley
Area
Landscape Unit
Townscape
Raithby
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
House
Original Use
House
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Originally a missionary community for emancipated slaves established by Barnabas Shaw following <br />
the abolition of slavery at the Cape in 1834. The original lots were rented out to 800 freed slaves.
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
A typical example of the modest, vernacular cottage type that characterises historic Raithby.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Loss of authenticity due to alterations.
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.023259 / 18.802798
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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
No document
AREA PDF
No document
Landscape Unit PDF
No document
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
Low
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
Low
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
None
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
These structures are representative of the modest, vernacular cottage type that characterises
historic Raithby. They have historical and contextual significance. They have a strong association
with the history of slavery in the winelands.
Landscape Significance
The honeysuckle hedge along the street edge contributes to the spatial quality of the street.
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Additional Photos
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