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Groot Constantia homestead, Cape Town (1691)

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This media shows a South African Protected Site with SAHRA file reference 9/2/111/0015
See also: External entry in South African Heritage Resource Agency database.
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English: The main house of the Groot Constantia vineyard near Town. In 1685 Simon van der Stel, then governor of the Cape received a 763 hecare grant of land and built the main dwelling in the Cape Dutch architectural style. The house was burnt down in 1925 but was subsequently restored.
Afrikaans: Die woning van die Groot Constantia wingerd naby Kaapstad. In 1685 kry Simon van der Stel, destyds goewerneur van die Kaapkolonie, 'n 763 hektaar landstoekenning. Hy het die woning in die Kaaps-Hollandse Styl gebou. Die woning is in 1925 afgebrand, maar is later herstel.
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Camera location34° 01′ 50.52″ S, 18° 25′ 07.32″ E  Heading=180° Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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