Vlottenburg Node Building (1931)
Address
Vlottenburg Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIB
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Simple long house plan, pitched roof with end gables, original windows and six-panel teak French door with curved fanlight, simple metal posts supporting veranda on two sides. Dated 1913. Round ventilator in gable. Likely religious.
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
Not clear, although possibly still religious
Original Use
Possibly civic or religious use
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Yes, with 1931 adjacent site. The site is also grouped with numerous, modest church and civic
buildings located at road junctions throughout the Eerste River valley, and which predominantly
served the farm worker community.
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
Adds context and socio-historic meaning to the Vlottenburg node. It is a landmark along the
Vlottenburg Road.
Invasive Elements
Addition to the back, and to the stoep
Heritage Vulnerability
Development of Vlottenburg node.
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.9601816667 / 18.8000766667
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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
Low
Associational
Medium
Intangible
Medium
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Low
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
The site adds layering and context to the Vlottenburg node. It has historical and contextual
significance. As a church/community structure, it has additional social and symbolic significance.
Landscape Significance
Two mature gums to either side of Vlottenburg Road create gateway space
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Additional Photos
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