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Hotagterklip, Western Cape

Situated near Struisbaai, Hotagterklip is one of a number fishing villages on the Cape coast characterised by whitewashed cottages with thatched roofs, half-doors and great chimney stacks. HISTORIC FISHERMAN'S COTTAGES This impressive architectural complex consists of nine fishermen's cottages, all examples of the traditional vernacular style. [Richardson Deidré, 2001. Historic Sites of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Publishers. p, 113.] List of references: Fransen, Hans. 2006. Old towns and villages of the Cape. A survey of the origin and development of towns, villages and hamlets at the Cape of Good Hope. With particular reference to their physical planning and historical landscape. Johannesburg & Cape Town: Jonathan Ball. pp 348 Richardson, Deirdré. 2001. Historic Sites of South Africa. Cape Town: Struik Publishers. pp 113