Joseph Baynes came out to South Africa as a Byrne Settler and eventually settled at Nel’s Rust in 1856. As well as building up a large farming operation, he built a magnificent home on the farm. As Baynes left no heirs, the farm was left in trust for the benefit of South Africans (see Trust Objectives here). He is buried in a Mausoleum on the farm. More images can be seen under GALLERY – NATAL FARMS – BAYNESFIELD
Baynes Home on Baynesfield Estate
Baynesfield Estate – Nel’s Rust Dairy – now museum
Interior corridor of Joseph Baynes home
Lounge in Joseph Baynes Home
Portrait of Joseph Baynes
Front door at top of sweeping steps
Elegant side door onto the wrap veranda’s
Objectives of Joseph Baynes Trust
The Mausoleum on the estate