Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3320CC51
Site Name
Geosite: Cogmanskloof plaque
Site Category
Geological
Natural
References
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
Geological Survey (1991). Geological map of Sheet 3320 Ladismith (scale 1:250 000). Publication, Geological Survey of South Africa.
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Website
Citation
Brochure of Western Cape Branch of Geological Society of South Africa and Council for Geoscience (Now on Internet: https://sites.google.com/site/gssawcb/geo-heritage-initiatives/cogmans-kloof)
Reference Types
Website
Citation
Theron, J.N., Wickens, H. de V. and Gresse, P.G. (1991). The geology of the Ladismith area. Explanation of 1:250 000 geological map 3320 (Ladismith). Publication of the Geological Survey of South Africa, 99p.
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Thursday, October 31, 2013 - 12:06
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.803168, 20.095384
Western Cape
  • Cape Winelands
  • Langeberg
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225388
Submitted by
Submitted by doug.cole on 31/10/2013 - 12:44.
Grading
Grade IIIa
Grading Date
GradingComment

Geosite comprises a prominent gorge, which incises through the Langeberg Range between Ashton and Montagu. Should be graded as local. Grading by: DOUG COLE

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

Site coincides with a plaque describing the geology and formation of the gorge. Plaque is located behind a car park north of the arch on which the old Anglo-Boer War fort stands. Spectacularly folded quartzitic sandstones of the Table Mountain Group can be seen throughout the 5 km-long gorge.

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