Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3319CB259
Site Name
9/2/110/0008, Old Drostdy.
Site Category
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 05:20
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, March 4, 2021 - 05:20.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
Drostdy was a generic term for the magistrate's residence and courting Dutch timesatvtje Cape. There are some fine ones as at Graaf Reinet, Tulbagh, Swellendam George and Worcester. It was usually the best building in the town apart from the church which is also in Worcester.Purpose:Date Unveiled: Designer: Government Architect William Oliver Jones.Builder: Person/Institution Commemorated: Charles Trappes and Lord Lord Charles SomersetRecorder Name: Mzwanele Mnxunyeni
Classifications
Monument Type
Description
It is a national monument
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Materials
Concrete
Pedestal Material
Pavement made of bricks
Inscriptions
The building of the drostdy was commenced in February 1823 under the supervision of Captain Charles Tfappes, Forst landrots of Worcester.
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.647284, 19.439314
Western Cape
- Cape Winelands
- Breede Valley
Directions to Site
The memorial is located in Durban CBD, on Michael Somaro Street, by the Workshop
Access details
Accessible through the security officer
Management
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:21.
Administration Description
usable data transferred. this record and site recording can be deleted.
Action Status: Pending
Site Action: InformationUpdate
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