Identity area
Type of entity
Site
Authorized form of name
Post Houers Hoek IV 70
Parallel form(s) of name
- Kings Glen IV
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
Other form(s) of name
Identifiers for corporate bodies
RSA POH4
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Molteno
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Conservation action taken: Conservation
Most of the paintings in the site are in a fairly poor condition. On the right of the shelter there is a yellow, ochre-like substance seeping out of the roof and is washing over the paintings. There is also some water that washes over the panel in the central part of the shelter. There are some swallows' nests on the ceiling, but they are not currently threatening the paintings. Sheep have been in the shelter and have been rubbing against the panel and consequently destroying the lower parts of the panel. Dust is also a major problem in the site as it is slowly covering the paintings. Some plants growing against the back wall of the shelter may brush paintings.
Recommendations
To prevent future conservation problems, it is recommended that the following measures be put in place.
The protective bush should be left in place.
It may be necessary to trim vegetation brushing against painted surfaces
Livestock should be prevented from entering the shelter. The erection of any physical infrastructure, such as a fence, may require a permit from the relevant heritage agency.
Strangers should only visit the site with the permission of, and accompanied by the farm owners.
Large groups of people should not be taken to the site; they will create excessive dust that will settle on and obscure the paintings.
Little can be done to prevent water flow over and through the rock.
Conservation needed: yes
Monitoring plan established: no
Most of the paintings in the site are in a fairly poor condition. On the right of the shelter there is a yellow, ochre-like substance seeping out of the roof and is washing over the paintings. There is also some water that washes over the panel in the central part of the shelter. There are some swallows' nests on the ceiling, but they are not currently threatening the paintings. Sheep have been in the shelter and have been rubbing against the panel and consequently destroying the lower parts of the panel. Dust is also a major problem in the site as it is slowly covering the paintings. Some plants growing against the back wall of the shelter may brush paintings.
Recommendations
To prevent future conservation problems, it is recommended that the following measures be put in place.
The protective bush should be left in place.
It may be necessary to trim vegetation brushing against painted surfaces
Livestock should be prevented from entering the shelter. The erection of any physical infrastructure, such as a fence, may require a permit from the relevant heritage agency.
Strangers should only visit the site with the permission of, and accompanied by the farm owners.
Large groups of people should not be taken to the site; they will create excessive dust that will settle on and obscure the paintings.
Little can be done to prevent water flow over and through the rock.
Conservation needed: yes
Monitoring plan established: no
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Partial
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Maintenance notes
When was site visited: 21/04/2004
Who has been to site: Pearce, David
Who has been to site: Pearce, David