Overview
Identifiers
Inventory Number
3418AC216
Site Name
Geosite - Silvermine1
Site Category
Geological
References
Date Retrieved
Reference Types
Journal
Citation
Spargo (2010).The early mines of the Cape Peninsula. Kalk Bay Historical Association, Bulletin No. 14, pp. 1-37.
Record Administration
Author
doug.cole
Post date
Friday, May 17, 2013 - 12:13
Last modified
Thursday, May 2, 2024 - 18:19
Location
Location
Mapping
-34.1026, 18.408
Western Cape
  • City of Cape Town
Grading
Autoid
Grading - 225387
Submitted by
Submitted by doug.cole on 21/10/2013 - 14:40.
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

Significance criteria
Significance Categories
Historical
Sphere of Significance
Local
Level
Medium
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.

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