Woutersen Wessels Vault

The vault, an important part of Cape Town's cultural landscape, is in the quiet residential suburb of Braemar Estate, which was established by the Wessels family in the 1930s on their farmstead.

[2][3] The Woutersen Wessels Vault stands as one of the earliest known burial sites in Cape Town, representing the architectural and cultural practices of the time.

It offers valuable insights into the funerary customs of European settlers and is a rare and well-preserved example of early Cape Dutch cemetery architecture.

[4] The vault is constructed from locally sourced stone, with a flat roof and an unadorned facade, which is characteristic of the practical and enduring design approach favored by early Dutch settlers in the region.

This designation ensures that the vault is safeguarded as a vital link to the past, offering present and future generations a tangible connection to Cape Town's early history.