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Date: C18-C19 Type: Cottage Style: Cape Vernacular Status: Unknown

this type of cottage is found here and there throughout the Vermaaklikheid area (Walton, 1995:64) These cottages follow the principles of the Kapstylhuis construction, a shelter favoured by the Trekboer, consisting simply of an A-framed timber framework thatched over with Cape dekriet. These particular examples differ in that the A-frame is raised on a low wall of rubble preventing rot of the ends of the thatching and allowing a greater area of usable free space. The end gable walls are also constructed of rubble, the one end featuring a projecting abba-vuurherd (also called komyntjie) allowing for an internal fireplace. (see Walton 1995:60-65) References: Walton, James. 1995. Cape cottages. Cape Town: Intaka. pg 64, 65 (ill of similar)