The West Coast Fossil Park invites you to attend their morning talk:
A Window into the Past of the Historical Farm, Buck Bay.
This morning talk will be presented by John Duckitt
The land was originally granted in quitrent to Laurens Johannes and Jacobus Petrus de Jongh; with the accompanying survey dated 1827. However, according to Hans Fransen, its history goes back to the early days of the VOC when the house possibly served as the home of the supervisor of the lime kiln that operated from here from the early 18th century together with accommodation for labourers. This long T-shaped house with a simple holbol gable and an attached outbuilding lies close to the sea. From 1870 until fairly recently it belonged to the Duckitt family.
Black and White Bokbaai photograph by André Pretorius (Gericke Collection University of Stellenbosch)
Colour Photo: credit www.vassa.org.za
Date: 24 February 2017
Time: 10:30
Venue: West Coast Fossil Park
Cost: Talk R45.00 and includes Coffee and Tea and something sweet.
RSVP: Nadia, Wendy or Hildegard on 022 766 1606 or [email protected]
Open weekdays 09:00 – 15:00
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays: guided tours from 10.00 to 13.00. Opening times vary according to season. (You are advised to phone or email ahead of your visit)
Closed: Christmas Day, New Year’s Day & Good Friday
Distance from Cape Town: 120km
Where: R27 to R45
Coordinates: 32° 57′ 19.4″ S 18° 6′ 49.9″ E
Contact: +27 (0)22 766 1606 | www.fossilpark.org.za | [email protected]
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