Submitted by doug.cole on Mon, 10/21/2013 - 14:40
Inventory Reference
GEO026
Formal Gradings
Grading
Grade IIIa
Grading Date
GradingComment

Silver mine of historic interest dating back to 1687. The 16 metre-deep shaft is still in place and should be preserved. The land occupied by the silver mine falls within the Table Mountain National Park. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Statement of Significance

Silvermine is one of three mines still in tact in the Greater Cape Town region. It comprises a shaft 16 metres deep and 4 by 3 metres in areal extent that was excavated in 1687. No silver ore found but narrow bands of manganese ore, dark blue-black in colour were possibly mistaken for silver ore. Reference: Spargo (2010).The early mines of the Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay Historical Association, Bulletin No. 14, pp. 1-37.

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
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