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NR3
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Post date: 19/06/2013
The second site (NR 3) is probably of more ancient origin and is located a couple of meters (about
30) south ofNR 2. The geographic location of this circular stone wall structure is S 25' 30'
11.34111" and E 30' 59' 22.92393". This particular structure is circular in shape and measure 4
meters across with an entrance situated roughly in an eastern direction. These circular stone walls
are normally associated with traditional Bantu Kraal Complexes and an indication of either Early
Iron Age (AD. 200-1500 approx.) or Late Iron Age (AD. 1500-1800 approx.) settlement. This
structure is isolated though and no similar structures, which would suggest a larger settlement
complex, could be found on the remainder of the surveyed area.
Some scattered and non-diagnostic cultural material was observed approximately 30 meters southeast
of the streambed on a slope. These were broken shards of pottery that probably date to the Iron
Age. Because these were so few in number (only four located) and non-diagnostic, it is difficult to
discern whether they date from either the EIA (Early Iron Age) or L1A (Late Iron Age). It is
believed that these may have been deposited by Iron Age people during activities that included the
fetching of water which was carried in ceramic vessels to where they dwelled.
Unfortunately research regarding the identity and history of historic communities in this area is
limited. It is therefore difficult to accurately define the identity of the people to which these remains
(circular stone wall and broken pot shards) can be ascribed to.