Sites

The two Iron Age Farmer period sites on Makotopong (Site IA01, Site IA02) are of medium significance and it is recommended that a further Phase 2 Specialist Study be conducted prior to the commencement of development in this area. This process should include the recording of the larger Farmer Period cultural context by means of a comprehensive area survey, surface and subsurface sampling of the sites, and the analysis of material culture from archaeological horizons at the sites. In addition, two similar Iron Age occupation areas on high ridges on the farm Kalkfontein (Site IA08, Site IA09) are of medium significance and it is recommended that the provenance of the sites be established by means of limited Phase 2 mitigation measures. These measures should minimally investigate the nature and context of the sites by means of site recording and mapping, surface and sub-surface sampling (limited STP [Shovel Test Spit] excavations) and local social consultation by a suitably qualified archaeological. An all instances, the Specialist should obtain the necessary permits from the relevant heritage resources authority  for the in-situ analysis, possible collection and photography of the artefacts during the study. Smaller sites possibly dating to the Iron Age, specifically two vitrified cattle dung deposits on a ridge and a large disturbed area to the west on Makotopong (SiteIA03, Site IA04, Site IA05), as well as a section of collapsed stone walling and minor terrace structure on Kalkfontein (Site IA06, Site IA07) are probably of medium-low significance, as little / no heritage remains were located within these contexts and the preservation of the stone structures is generally terrace is poor. However, it is recommended that the provenance of the sites be established and that site monitoring be done if any construction takes place around these areas.