San Gabriel Avenue
Address
Cordoba Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
Description
An avenue of mature Cypresses, leading to San Gabriel Farm.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Helderberg Area (C25-C30)
Landscape Unit
C25
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Avenue
Original Use
Avenue
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The dark, mature avenue of cypresses is unique in the area, and is a local landmark.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-34.0308216667 / 18.8274866667
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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
Archaeology
Architectural
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The avenue of mature cypresses, together with the gateposts, forms a unique avenue approach
within the winelands. The avenue has landscape, landmark, contextual and scenic significance. It
is a rare example.
Landscape Significance
The mature cypresses are a unique landscape element.
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Additional Photos
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