Sites

Site SSD-S2 constitutes the ruined remains of a rectangular Colonial Period residential structure, measuring approximately 8x5m in size. The structure is characterized by its visible sandstone foundation with washed mud-brick walls. Door and window wooden lintels are still visible but with the door, windows and roof having been removed or having weathered away in the interim. The interior of the 2 roomed structure displayed a simple interior; an approximate 1.8m high wall with doorway partition divided the interior space, with the smaller of the rooms having been a kitchen with the original fireplace still clearly visible. Based on architectural style the vernacular structure may well date to the late 1800’s. Two stone built rectangular livestock enclosures are situated within approximately 30m from the Site SSD-S2 remains, to the south and east respectively, both measuring roughly 10x6m in size, with a small calf encampment of more or less 3x4m attached to the southern ‘kraal’. These livestock enclosures may well be associated with the Site SSD-S2 Colonial Period structure, but in which case it is evident that useful structures or structure remains were reused by Later Iron Age (LIA) peoples as they moved into the area, providing for a probable example of cultural overlay.