Wimbledon Shed
Address
Vlaeberg Road
Date Built
Suggested Grading
IIIC
Property Number
Present NHRA protection
S34
Older than 60 years - at time of survey
yes
Description
Two long and linear agricultural sheds set into the contour, with gabled ends and projecting lantern / ventilators to the centre of the roof. The one closest to Vlaeberg Road is of timber construction, under fibre cement roof sheeting.
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 shed
Original Use
Agricultural shed
General Evaluation
Interior Description
History
Grouping with other sites
Evidence of Demolition
Contextual Design
These shed structures are typical features of the agricultural landscape.
Invasive Elements
Heritage Vulnerability
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Latitude/Longitude
-33.969802 / 18.745935
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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
Medium
Associational
Medium
Intangible
* SCALE USED: High / Medium / Low / None
Rarity
Medium
Representivity
Medium
Scientific
None
Symbolic
Low
Statement of Significance
These shed structures are typical features of the agricultural landscape. They have economic,
contextual and scenic significance, and contribute to the cultural landscape. This one is of
additional interest because of its timber construction
Landscape Significance
The sheds do not often have associated landscape elements
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Additional Photos
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