Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3318DB76
Site Name
Geosite: Paarl Mountain
Site Category
Geological
References
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
SIEGFRIED et al. (1984). The geology and geochemistry of the Paarl Granite Pluton, Cape Granite Suite, Southwestern Cape. Bulletin, Geological Survey of South Africa, 75, 44p.
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Website
Citation
https://sites.google.com/site/gssawcb/geo-heritage-initiatives/geosite-1-paarl-mountain
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 09:36
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.740913, 18.948564
Western Cape
  • Cape Winelands
  • Drakenstein
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225381
Submitted by
Submitted by doug.cole on 31/10/2013 - 10:55.
Grading
Grade II
Grading Date
GradingComment

Forms a well-known geosite and landmark and should be graded on a Provincial level Grading by: DOUG COLE

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Provincial
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Provincial
Level
Medium
Significance Categories
Research, Teaching or Benchmark Site
Sphere of Significance
National
Level
Medium
Statement of Significance

Paarl Mountain consists of a prominent hilly landmass composed of Early Cambrian granite of the Cape Granite Suite. It received its name in 1657 from the Dutch settlers who noted the bare domes of granite, wet with dew, glistening in the morning sun.

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