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Diepkloof Rock Shelter Protected Area
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 21-2021-8397.pdf | 546.4 KB |
ShortDescription:
In terms of Section 28 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999), Heritage Western Cape hereby declares an area of about 0.32 km2, fully described in the schedule below, as a protected area.
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Schedule
The demarcation of the protected area is indicated in the map in this schedule and the coordinates are as follow:
| Coordinates | Latitude | Longitude |
| 1 | 32°22'53.66"S | 18°27'17.69"E |
| 2 | 32°22'57.54"S | 18°27'7.12"E |
| 3 | 32°22'58.38"S | 18°27'0.31"E |
| 4 | 32°23'4.67"S | 18°27'1.85"E |
| 5 | 32°23'10.23"S | 18°27'4.81"E |
| 6 | 32°23'16.42"S | 18°27'10.17"E |
| 7 | 32°23'17.31"S | 18°27'19.51"E |
| 8 | 32°23'11.57"S | 18°27'21.96"E |
| 9 | 32°23'9.14"S | 18°27'23.64"E |
| 10 | 32°23'3.91"S | 18°27'23.32"E |
| 11 | 32°23'1.93"S | 18°27'24.76"E |
| 12 | 32°22'58.68"S | 18°27'23.11"E |
Significance
The protected area around the Provincial Heritage Site known as the Diepkloof Rock Shelter will ensure the protection and enjoyment of the Provincial Heritage Site, enhance the visitor's experience and allow for protection of the view from the site.
