AE01635V
Archaeological impact assessment related to the proposed prospecting rights application on various portions of the farms Mapochsgronden 953JS, 500JS, 588JS, 589JS, 587JS, 557JS, 929JS and 652JS close to Roossenekal, Limpopo Province
Summary
Archaetnos cc was requested by Eco Partners to conduct an archaeological heritage resources impact assessment (HIA) for the proposed prospecting rights application on various portions of the farms Mapochsgronden 953JS, 500JS, 588JS, 589JS, 587JS, 557JS, 929JS and 652JS close to Roossenekal, Limpopo Province.
The field survey for the project was conducted according to generally accepted HIA practices and was aimed at locating possible objects, sites and features of cultural significance in the area of proposed development. One regularly looks a bit wider than the demarcated area, as the surrounding context needs to be taken into consideration.
Six sites of cultural importance were identified on the farm. It is therefore recommended that these be mitigated as indicated in the report.
It should also be noted that the subterranean presence of archaeological and/or historical sites, features or artefacts is always a distinct possibility. Care should therefore be taken when development commences that if any of these are discovered, a qualified archaeologist be called in to investigate the occurrence.
Report by
Prof. A.C. van Vollenhoven (L.AKAD.SA.) Accredited member of ASAPA Accredited member of SASCH