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2430CC/Mining/Farm Dwarsrivier 372 KT/Site 1
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Post date: 20/02/2020
This is the site found in the valley where the conveyor belt is to be erected. Iron Age pottery is found scattered over a large area. Some of these are decorated. Upper and lower grindstones, hammer and rubbing stones are found all over the site. A bored stone of 11cm in diameter was also found as welJ as a pendant, made from soapstone. The area seems to have been disturbed as the vegetation differs from the surrounding area. There might be middens, but due to the density of the vegetation, this is uncertain.
This is the most important find of the survey. The site shows most of the characteristics of an Early Iron Age site. lt is located close to water, in the valley rather than against the mountain slopes and no stone walling of signs of iron working are visible. ( Of course this may change once the vegetation has been cleared). As very little is known about the Early Iron Age, the importance of the site is increased. Coupled with this are being known for Early Iron Age activities, the importance of the site is further enhanced.