The Firs Cottages (Group 2)
Address
Devon Valley Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Pair of cottages with two dwellings in each. One-room deep, pitched corrugated-iron roof with plain gable ends, front stoep with plain columns, and lean-to kitchen at rear.
Details
Valley
Bottelary Valley (B01-B20)
Area
Bottelary Devon Valley Area (B01-B07)
Landscape Unit
B03
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Residential
Original Use
Residential
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Grouping in close proximity to other clusters of workers cottages added later.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Invasive Elements
A number of additions added on to structure. Windows and doors are closed with brick on the
northern facade of the building.
Heritage Vulnerability
High
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.91243677 / 18.82147063
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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
Low
Architectural
Low
Associational
High
Intangible
Low
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
High
Representivity
High
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
High
Statement of Significance
These structures, although modest, reveal the working community within area. They have strong
historical and social significance.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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