Pioneer ruin "Rondavel site"

One of the most fascinating remains on Silent Valley, from past human occupation, is the rondavel site. It is difficult to place any specific date in relation to the site as there is no cultural material on the site that may lead us to some deduction. The wire that was used (frugally) to strengthen the building does not appear to be very old, so it would be guessed that we are looking at the period before and after the depression years. The design of the building is best described by the drawing shown (below left). It was built with clay bricks and was most probably thatched.

The most peculiar thing about the site is the strange detail in geometric layout that was followed. It may be argued that this was a place where a single person (man) lived and that the peculiarity of the accommodation may be ascribed to the fact that it was not necessary to tender for "family" life.

The stone circles may have been for trees but the purpose of the large circle with three monoliths is completely unknown. The site is within 50 metres of what must have been a permanent spring when the building was inhabited.
(S.M. Miller 2002)

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