Solms Delta
Address
Delta Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Dwelling: Cape Dutch core T-shape house of uncommon length (facade incorporates earlier structures), gable dated 1831, woodwork c.1860. Tail and surrounds with Baker elements. Ruin of 17th century building and precolonial archaeology. Cellar / Museum: barn, pitched thatch roof with pedimented gable.
Details
Valley
Dwars River Valley (F01-F13)
Area
Dwars River Delta Area (F01-F03)
Landscape Unit
F02
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Private dwelling ruins, Museum Van De C
Original Use
Farm
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.8635533333 / 18.989915
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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
Architectural
High
Associational
High
Intangible
High
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
Scientific
Symbolic
Statement of Significance
Comprising pre-colonial and 17th century remains, as well as early and later colonial and
subsequent developments, this site has considerable significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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