Vlottenburg Industrial Complex
Address
Vlottenburg Road and R310
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Agri-industrial node with layered warehouse and factory buildings that contribute, with Van Ryn's, to the industrial node at Vlottenburg. Elements such as the "tower" have further landmark and gateway significance when travelling along the R310.
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
Original Use
Agri-industial node
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Yes - agri-industial node together with van Ryn's.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Landmark along the R310
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
Development in the Vlottenburg node.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9603616667 / 18.8003166667
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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
Architectural
Low
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
This site has landmark and gateway significance along the R310. It has historical significance as an
example of early 20th century agri-industry.
Landscape Significance
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Additional Photos
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