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Post date: 07/08/2012
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Bibliography archive: 'A Survey of buildings in McGregor', National Monuments Council, 1986. 057
Bibliography archive: 'A Survey of buildings in McGregor', National Monuments Council, 1986. 057
Archive Import
History: The oldest of these two buildings is a T-shaped cottage in the vernacular style an a dates from about 1860. The second cottage is from a later phase and is constructed in the typical Georgian Karoo style. The property in its entirety forms an important architectural element of the historic centre of McGregor.
Visual Description: Vernacular cottage thatched roof and straight end gables. Additions with lower thatched roof and stepped-up parapet to left. 8 x 8 casements. 6 x 6 sashes and 12-pane casements. Extension to right has flat roof with stepped parapets, pergola on plastered
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Site Features:
Condition: FairRoof in poor condition
Construction Date: 1860
Materials: Plastered brick under thatch
Catalogue: McGregor, 1997, No: 21.08/21.09, Significance Category: