Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3318CD1108
Site Name
Amsterdam Battery, 11 and 13 Port Road, Cape Town
Site Category
Archaeological ยป Ruin > 100 years
Record Administration
Author
sahrisprojectmanager
Post date
Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 12:50
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Monuments & Memorials Recordings
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on Thursday, March 25, 2021 - 12:50.
Identifiers
Inventory Reference
9/2/018/0034/003/001
Primary?
Off
Site Recording Admin Comments
The site is of archaeological importance as it still contains the rear ramparts of the historical Amsterdam Battery one of the oldest structures in Cape Town prior to construction of the park archaeological digs were undertaken and two circular walls were uncovered and have been retained. Purpose:Date Unveiled: 10 November 2018Designer: From dhk Architects: Guy BriggsBuilder: Developers: V&A Waterfront (David Green, Ernst Roodt )
Structural Engineers: LH Consulting Engineers (Tom Linder, Ron Harker)
Mechanical Engineers: Manie van Noordwyk
Electrical Engineers: Wouter van de Toorn
Landscaping: Jaco Jordaan, Alistair Turrel
Quantity Surveyors: BTKM(Geoff Brooke Nabeel Nordien
Main Contractor: Group Five(Shaygan Sammuels, Andre Swart)
Project Manager: Igual(Ben Day)Person/Institution Commemorated: No person or persons commemoratedRecorder Name: Nonkosinathi Grulwanyana and Yolanda Gontsana
Classifications
Monument Type
Unknown
Description

To establish the connection between the city and the sea, also to retain and enhance historical importance that provides a functional, convenient, comfortable, safe and unrestricted space with recreational activities for all age groups.

Original Position
The Battery Park is situated on the site that was Amsterdam Battery which was built in 1784 and later was converted to a prison by the British in 1827. Although most of it has been demolished but there are still remnants of the original structure, making this an important historical site.
Contains Animal figures?
No
Contains Human figures?
No
Construction Date Comment
Year 2018
Construction Materials
Stone-filled gabian walls
Pedestal Material
Stone-filled
Event Commemorated
None
Unveiled Comment
Not mentioned here
Inscriptions
Aerial plan of Battery Park and photos of the original Amsterdam battery
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.913078, 18.421352
Western Cape
  • City of Cape Town
Directions to Site
From Mount Ruth Railway Station using R102 then join Billie Road, continue straight still you reach the hospital.
Access details
Accessible to the public
Administration of Protections
Submitted by sahrisprojectmanager on 09/11/2023 - 06:26.
Administration Description

convert record to general
Action Status: Pending
Site Action: InformationUpdate

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