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Post date: 20/10/2015
Alternate Code & Name: Site RH-030
Site RH-30 is characterized by the ruined stone wall remains of an approximate 7x3m rectangular structure. The remains are interpreted as early prospecting residential remains without any identifiable sub-divisions in the interior of the structure. A linear wall is attached to the northern side of the site. Aside from a few pieces of rusted metal, including mainly wire, no surface artefacts were present and no associated middens could be identified. In close proximity to the stone wall remains is the surface identifiable evidence of an associated well / pit . The feature is characterized by a clear circular mud-brick outline, measuring approximately 1m in diameter. Stone remains in the area are interpreted as a paved platform surrounding the well / pit. Post-depositional water impact has negatively affected the feature. Further investigation is necessary to
identify the remains, either as a small well ensuring water for the nearby settlement or alternatively as a cooking
place. Settlement remains at Site RH-30 is directly associated with the Site RH-29 informal cemetery.According to Rina Wiid (local historian, Doornbult heritage site) site remains, including the direct association with the Site RH-29 informal cemetery, may well be an early diamond prospecting camp, considering specifically its location near an Orange tributary mouth. According to Wiid many a poor white flocked to the area in the late 1860’s / early 1870’s after the discovery of diamonds in the area, consequently many a small prospecting camp raised, many of which fell without much success. Known ‘ephemeral’ prospecting camps include residences under wagons and zinc ‘shacks’. Site remains at Site RH-30 may well be indicative of a slightly more ‘permanent’ setup, marking the remains of a more temporary material used for the remainder of the residence such as tarpaulin or zinc. The Site RH-30 settlement site will be impacted on by inundation levels and Phase 2 mitigation, including site specific recording and test pitting should precede development.