Soverby
557
Address
Annandale Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
557
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A modest werf made up of linear buildings with Victorian elements such as sash windows, catslide veranda roofs and ventilators below eaves.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Central Roling Area (C15-C24)
Landscape Unit
C17
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf and guesthouse
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Late 19th century farm werf
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
The upgraded road will negatively impact this modest werf.
Heritage Vulnerability
The Annandale road upgrade will impact this site heavily.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.991155 / 18.8046466667
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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
Medium
Archaeology
Architectural
Medium
Associational
Low
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
This modest werf is a landmark along the Annandale road, and lends some late 19th century
layering and context to the area. It has aesthetic, contextural and some architectural significance.
Landscape Significance
Some mature trees, no clear planting pattern
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Additional Photos
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