Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3418AC210
Site Name
Geosite - Delbridge Quarry
Site Category
Geological
References
Reference Types
Book
Citation
Cobern (1984) Story of the Fish Hoek Valley from the Beginning of Time. Fish Hoek Printing Company, 350p.
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Journal
Citation
Cole (2007) Kalk Bay Historical Association, Bulletin 11, pp. 120-146
Reference Types
Other Publication
Citation
Randle, G.A. (2000) The Fish Hoek Quarry: A viable future for a history neglected. Thesis, Dept. Civil Engineering, Cape Technikon, 67p.
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 12:13
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-34.145118, 18.429149
Western Cape
  • City of Cape Town
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225386
Submitted by
Submitted by doug.cole on 21/10/2013 - 11:05.
Grading
Grade IIIb
Grading Date
GradingComment

Abandoned quarry on Elsies Peak above Fish Hoek is of local interest. Grading by: DOUG COLE

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
Significance Categories
Understanding Natural or Cultural Heritage
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Low
Statement of Significance

Quarry exploited sandstone of the Peninsula Formation for floor tiles and building stone from 1895 to 1905. Is of local significance and a thesis was compiled proposing the restoration of the site: Randle, G.A. (2000) The Fish Hoek Quarry: A viable future for a history neglected. Thesis, Dept. Civil Engineering, Cape Technikon, 67p.

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