Sonop
Address
Bottelary
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Single-storey hipped corrugated-iron roof asymmetrial villa with 90 degree stoep on concrete pillars and balustrade with flaring steps, two gable ends. Intact.
Details
Valley
Bottelary Valley (B01-B20)
Area
Bottelary Devon Valley Area (B01-B07)
Landscape Unit
B05
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agriculture
Original Use
Agriculture
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
A photo with a view from this site over the Koelenhof farm shows an acclimatisation camp for the <br />
English troops during the Boer war, apparently with about 4000 horses that needed to be fed!
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.8805298 / 18.81210741
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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
Low
Archaeology
Low
Architectural
Low
Associational
High
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
This site is representative of the early-20th century building that occurred within the Bottelary. Its
scale is sensitive to the area. It has some architectural interest, and contextual significance. In
addition, it has historical significance as the site of an acclimatisation camp for English troops during
the South African (Anglo-Boer) War.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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