Overview
    Identifiers
    Inventory Number
    2723CB45
    Site Name
    Archaeological site
    Site Category
    References
    Reference Types
    Other Publication
    Citation
    Vosloo M, 2017. Upgrade of 66kV powerline network in Kuruman area, Northern Cape Province.
    Record Administration
    Author
    Ethe.Mngceke
    Last modified
    Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
    Archaeology Recordings
    Identifiers
    Recording date
    Recorders
    Recording Media
    Digital Photos
    Primary?
    Yes
    Physical Aspects
    Physical Site Type
    Open Site
    Location Type
    Open/Flat
    AccessDifficulty
    Medium
    Classifications
    Archaeological Time Periods
    Cultural Material Comments/Notes
    The remains and some of the infrastructure of
    the old Bosrand Asbestos Mine were identified at this location. Several mine dumps were situated next to the road and some derelict structures were situated on the other side of the road.
      Location
      Location
      Mapping
      -27.69054, 23.42094
      Northern Cape
      • John Taolo Gaetsewe
      • Ga-Segonyana
      Administration of Protections
      Administration Description

      Date: 2017-11-21
      The site needs to be avoided and preserved. Due to the sensitive nature of asbestos and its history of negative health effects, heritage mitigation efforts will be prohibitively expensive, and avoidances of these areas is recommended.
      Action Status: Accepted
      Site Action: Conservation

      Grading
      Grading
      Not Conservation Worthy
      Grading Date
      GradingComment

      Grade 4A Grading by: Mathys Vosloo

      Significance criteria
      Significance Categories
      Level
      Medium
      Statement of Significance

      The remains and some of the infrastructure of the old Bosrand Asbestos Mine were identified at this location. Several mine dumps were situated next to the road and some derelict structures were situated on the other side of the road.

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