Spier
1491
Address
R310
Date Built
Suggested Grading
II
Property Number
1491
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
A layered werf that has experienced many changes, but where sense of whole / sense of place has been restored. The werf is framed by the main house, jonkershuis, cow shed and old slave building. A werf wall and water sloot define the edge along the R310, while to the east the Eerste River, with historic slave bell, edges the whole werf.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Floodplain Area (C09-C14)
Landscape Unit
C11
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agricultural werf, showcasing produce from farm, with subsidiary hotel and conference
Original Use
Agricultural werf
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
The site contributes to the understanding of the historic pattern of settlement between the R310 and
Eerste river.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
The site still forms a coherent farm werf, set against the green belt of the Eerste river, with views to the
Helderberg beyond.
Invasive Elements
Modern hotel is sprawling, although werf remains intact.
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9731266667 / 18.784
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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
Medium
Architectural
High
Associational
Medium
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
High
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The historic core of the farm has been revealed through the recent restoration of the werf and
adjacent buildings. While none of the individual elements are seen to be worthy of Grade II status,
as a whole the werf is an important historic space, a landmark site along the R310, and exhibits a
rare collection of gables. The site has a high degree of architectural, aesthetic/contextual,
scenic/landmark, historic and associational significance (the association with slavery is further
emphasised in the art installation "The Dying Slave").
Landscape Significance
The historic Oak tree in the centre of the werf is of high landspace significance. The patters of the
landscaping reinforce the whole.
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Additional Photos
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