Vergenoegd

1569

Overview

Address

Vlaeberg Road

Date Built

Suggested Grading

IIIB

Property Number

1569

Present NHRA protection

S34

Older than 60 years - at time of survey

Description

A T-shaped homestead with simple, central gable and front stoep, clearly with original Victorian fittings, but altered. The barn structures are located to the north of the homestead and are of various ages, but largely 20th century. The homestead is nestled into a dip in the hillside, with established trees and Oaks behind it.

Details

Valley

Eerste River Valley (C01-C30)

Area

Eerste River Stellenbosch Farms Area (C01-C08)

Landscape Unit

C01

Townscape

Landscape Unit Grade

Grade II

Architect / Builder

Current Use

Agricultural werf

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 a local hilly rise, so that the werf is clearly seen from the road, and has a landmark role within the valley.

Invasive Elements

Heritage Vulnerability

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Latitude/Longitude

-33.9759333333 / 18.7507
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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

Low

Archaeology

None

Architectural

Low

Associational

Low

Intangible

None

* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None

Rarity

None

Representivity

Low

Scientific

None

Symbolic

None

Statement of Significance

The site is representative of more modest, early 20th century werfs within the Eerste River valley. It has architectural and aesthetic/landmark significance.

Landscape Significance

There is a grove of mature oaks and other trees behind the homestead
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