Rustenburg
Re/105
Address
Rustenberg Avenue
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
Re/105
Present NHRA protection
S27
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
The main homestead was likely built in the early years of the 19th Century. It is H-shaped, with half-hipped wings and a central gable, leading to a raised stoep with half-round steps descending to the front lawn. Two long, rectangular structures edge the werf to the north - the wine cellar and so-called “slave-quarters”. These are of some age and good, intact examples. The “long barn” edges the werf space to the east. Mature trees, formal gardens and low werf walls complete the complex.
Details
Valley
Idas Valley (E01-E03)
Area
Idas Valley Area (E01-E03)
Landscape Unit
E01
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Unknown
Current Use
Agricultural werf
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
No access.
History
The first grant was to Roelof Pasman in 1682. Jacob Eksteen bought Rustenburg in 1786 and may <br />
have built a house on the present site. In 1810 a large deduction became Schoongezicht. <br />
After the properties were reunited, farming operations concentrated at Schoongezicht and <br />
domestic use at Rustenburg. Pamela Barlow developed the now-celebrated garden around <br />
the werf.
Grouping with other sites
The site forms part of the Ida’s Valley Grade I area.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
As above, the landscaped surrounds are of high heritage significance. The werf is a very good example.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.902632 / 18.893832
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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
Landscape Unit PDF
Townscape PDF
2016 Survey Document - Site PDF
OTHER DOCUMENTS
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NHRA Significance
Age
High
Archaeology
Medium
Architectural
High
Associational
Medium
Intangible
Medium
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
Rustenburg farm and werf area is of high historical significance within the valley as a whole. It
constitutes a very fine example of a Cape Dutch werf. The buildings have high degrees of
architectural significance, authenticity and intactness. The mature landscaping is appropriate to
the werf as a whole. The farm has associations with many of the early families who farmed at the
Cape, as well as with the history of slavery. The site is a rare and excellent example of its type.
Landscape Significance
The werf includes low walls, an open, lawned central area, lines of mature trees and a formal garden.
The avenue leading to the werf is a very good example, complete with gateposts.
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Additional Photos
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