Sites

A poorly preserved Historical Period farmstead occurs on the farm Klein Drakenstein 183IS, east of the N11 and approximately 11 north of Hendrina. At the farmstead, a dilapidated multi-room farmhouse and outbuildings constructed out carefully fashioned sandstone blocks occur at the end of a Poplar tree-lined access road. The roofs of the structures are absent but wooden support beams remain. The buildings generally resemble the Historical Period architecture on farms in the region and the structures probably date to the first occupation of the farm Klein Drakenstein in the late 1800’s. Since the site is, according to indications older than 60 years (considering the architectural style similarities with similar historical
buildings in the area) the buildings are protected heritage resources. In addition, the site is significant since it has the potential to add to a better understanding of historical, architectural and social developments in the Hendrina farming landscape. The site is therefore of medium heritage significance. The structures occur approximately 150m from the N11 road to be upgraded and, even though no direct impact on the heritage resource is anticipated care should be taken to avoid impact on the site.