Sites

This site is represented by a number of ruins of structures scattered over a fairly large area. Metal, glass and porcelain is also scattered around the area (refuse). The site could be farming related (farm workers?) or associated with the railway line. One piece of stoneware was found with a partial maker’s mark on it (see photo below) belonging to the Shilling
Factory, in Stockdale Street, Kimberley. It belonged to William Shilling, whose factory was sold to William Lawrence after Shilling’s death in 1892. The Shilling Aerated Water Factory was established in 1892. It is not known until when it operated (Lastovica & Lastovica 1990: 87). Based on this object the site could therefore date to between the late 19th and early 20th century, although the vessel it belonged to could have been brought here at a much later time period. It is of course also possible that the evidence of earlier use of the area has been obliterated by the later ruins currently visible on the site. The cement and bricks, and most of the cultural material found here date to much more recent times (less than 60 years of age). The site is situated close to the “Ertsrand” siding and is likely associated with the railway line.