MOWBRAY

Suburb of Cape Town – First known as Drie Koppen,’three heads’ after displayed heads of three slaves executed for murder in 1724. The suburb was named after the estate Mowbray, thus designated by the owner who immigrated from Melton Mowbray in England. Proclaimed a municipality in 1890. Incorporated into the municipal area of Cape town in 1913.
Mostert’s Mill
Mostert’s Mill, Rhodes Ave – Dated 1796 which appears on one of the beams. It is assumed that it was built by Dirk Gysbert van Reenen. He was the owner of Welgelegen estate at the time. His daughter married Sybrand Mostert who became the next owner, hence the name Mostert’s Mill. Declared a National Monument on 15 March 1940.
Welgelegen
Welgelegen, Rhodes Ave – the estate became the property of Jacob van Heerden in 1756. His son Dirk Gysbertus inherited it in late 18th century. Below the mill is a t-shaped house. This was the miller’s house, now called Die Meule, circa 1790? The manor house was built by Sir Herbert Baker in 1899/1902. This house was recently destroyed in a fire. A fine gateway give access to the property. Also, on the property is the Mostert’s graveyard. The gate pillars were declared a National Monument on 22 March 1968.