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Post date: 23/01/2017
Limekiln and Padrao replica: The site (Plate 4) consists of the remains of a 19th century limekiln, partially covered and grassed over. The walls of the limekiln appear to have collapsed in places. Despite this, the remains have stabilized naturally. The mound created by the kiln has been used for the erection of a replica of a Padrao commemorating the landing of Bartholomew Diaz in 1497. Significance: A locally significant feature dating back to the 19th century when farmers operated several limekilns at Cape Point. Another limekiln that was restored some years ago by Gabriel Fagan Architects is situated at Black Rocks. The original Padrao, which was though to have been erected by Diaz upon landing at Buffelsbaai, has never been found. The replica which was brought over on the commemorative voyage of the Diaz caravel, celebrates the European discovery of Cape of Good Hope by Diaz on his return voyage from Mossel Bay