Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3318DB130
Site Name
Old Slave Church in Paarl
Descriptions
Site History
There is an old slave church in Paarl and the grave of the slaves Manissa and Chritiana in Goeverwaght near Piketberg which has a great story linked to it. From 1707 to 1748, Hermanus Bosman was the sieketrooster (preacher) in the Drakenstein congregation. In 1715, he applied to the Council of Policy and successfully obtained some land. He named the land De Nieuwe Plantage. He built a church for his slaves on the property in 1737.
Record Administration
Post date
Thursday, January 11, 2024 - 14:23
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 21:26
Location
Location
Mapping
-33.74837, 18.95914167
Western Cape
- Cape Winelands
- Drakenstein
Site Address
South Africa
Location notes
Behind the Grand Roche Hotel, Plantasie Street, Paarl.
Access details
To view the site, you need to make arrangements with the Grand Roche Hotel. Paarl is located approx. 45 minutes from Cape Town. It is the third oldest settlement in South Africa and is steeped in history and culture. The Paarl Wine Route and Spice Route is very popular with locals and tourists. There are also nature reserves and various activities on offer for the more adventurous.
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