Van Ryn's Distillery

1273

Overview

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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