Van Ryn's Distillery
1273
Address
Vlottenburg Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIA
Property Number
1273
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Agri-industial complex with various elements and distinctive tower. Has been restored as a coherent complex.
Details
Valley
Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)
Area
Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)
Landscape Unit
C06
Townscape
Landscape Unit Grade
Grade II
Architect / Builder
Current Use
Agri-industial node / distillery
Original Use
Agri-industial node
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Was constructed as the lion distillery, purchased by van Ryn's c1907, and remains in their ownership <br />
today.
Grouping with other sites
Forms a node with the opposite agri-industial complex along Vlottenburg road/R310.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Landmark along the R310, particularly the distinctive tower element.
Invasive Elements
Various with Victorian core
Heritage Vulnerability
Development in the Vlottenburg node.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9623466667 / 18.80117
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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
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
Low
Symbolic
Medium
Statement of Significance
This site has landmark and gateway significance along the R310. It has historical significance as an
example of 19th century agri-industry. The complex as a whole has a medium degree of
architectural, historical and social significance.
Landscape Significance
Some established gum trees
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Additional Photos
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