List of heritage sites in George and Mossel Bay
This is a list of the heritage sites in George and Mossel Bay, situated in the Western Cape, as recognized by the South African Heritage Resources Agency.[1]
SAHRA identifier | Site name | Description | Town | District | NHRA status | Coordinates | Image |
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9/2/022/0039 | GRAAFWATER LOCAL AREA GENERAL | Graafwater | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0001 | Farmhouse, Eensaamheid, Langkloof, Noll, George District | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0002 | GEORGE MUNICIPAL AREA, GENERAL | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0003 | The Tree of Meetings, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() | |||
9/2/030/0004 | Old Cemetery, Kloof Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0005 | The Board House, Church Street, Pacaltsdorp, District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0006 | Mission School, Church Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0007 | Church and church buildings, Pacaltsdorp | The church building in Pacaltsdorp was consecrated in 1825 and is one of the most impressive of the remaining examples of the early Gothic revival in South Africa.
Near the church stands the original parsonage which was erected in 1835, the present parson
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Pacaltsdorp | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°00′56″S 22°27′21″E / 34.015532°S 22.455813°E | ![]() Type of site: Church |
9/2/030/0007/02 | Rev Pacalt’s Cottage, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0007/03 | Old London Mission Society Church, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0007/1 | Old Parsonage, Mission Street, Pacaltsdorp, George District | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() | |||
9/2/030/0008 | Old Baptist Church, Meade Street, George | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0009 | Montagu Pass, George District | The Montagu Pass near George, which replaced the older Cradock Pass, was built after 1843 by the engineer Henry Francourt White at a cost of R71 598.
The pass was named after the Colonial Secretary, John Montagu, who officially opened the pass in December
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George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°54′34″S 22°25′06″E / 33.909380°S 22.418289°E | ![]() Type of site: Pass | |
9/2/030/0009/002 | Old Tollhouse, Montagu Pass, George District | This toll-house dates back to the middle of the 19th century and from here, at the bottom of the Montagu Pass, toll was collected after the pass had been opened for traffic in 1849.
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George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°55′07″S 22°24′59″E / 33.918747°S 22.416425°E | ![]() Type of site: Toll | |
9/2/030/0009/003 | Keur River Bridge, Montagu Pass, George District | This attractive arched stone bridge was part of the original construction of the Montagu Pass which was opened by Sir John Montagu in 1847,
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George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°54′25″S 22°25′06″E / 33.906856°S 22.418447°E | ![]() Type of site: Bridge Current use: Bridge. This attractive arched stone bridge was part of the original construction of the Montagu Pass which was opened by Sir John Montagu in 1847, | |
9/2/030/0009/01 | Old Hotel, Montagu Pass, George District | George | George | Pending Provincial Declaration | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0009/04 | Montagu Pass Road, Montagu Pass, George Dist | George | George | 33°53′41″S 22°25′13″E / 33.894801°S 22.420357°E | ![]() | ||
9/2/030/0010 | Bamboo Lodge, York Street, George | Type of site: House
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George | George | Provisional Protection | 33°57′49″S 22°27′10″E / 33.963707°S 22.452894°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
9/2/030/0011 | Eikenhof, Courtenay Street, George | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0012 | Old Gaol, De Bult Boys High School, George | Type of site: Gaol, School
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′18″S 22°27′01″E / 33.955119°S 22.450262°E | ![]() Previous use: Prison. Current use: School. |
9/2/030/0013 | Silviculturist Dwelling, Beervlei Forest Reserve, George District | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0014 | Silviculturist Dwelling, Groenkop Forest Reserve, Saasveld, George | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0015 | Meade House, 91 Meade Street, George | George | George | 33°57′45″S 22°27′28″E / 33.962523°S 22.457712°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0016 | Dutch Reformed Church Complex, Courtenay Street, George | Type of site: Church
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′22″S 22°27′47″E / 33.956204°S 22.463098°E | ![]() Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed. ![]() |
9/2/030/0016-001 | Dutch Reformed Church, Courtenay Street, George | Type of site: Church
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′25″S 22°27′45″E / 33.956860°S 22.462487°E | Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed. |
9/2/030/0016-002 | Dutch Reformed Church Parsonage, Courtenay Street, George | Type of site: Church
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′24″S 22°27′44″E / 33.956538°S 22.462119°E | Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed. |
9/2/030/0017 | VOC Beacon, George Museum, George | The beacon together with others was caused to be erected by Governor Van der Graaff in 1785 to show the Company’s authority and to strengthen its claim to the territory.
The public library of George stands in the shadow of a giant, historical oak.
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George | George | Heritage Object | 33°58′10″S 22°25′49″E / 33.969377°S 22.430258°E | Type of site: Beacon. The beacon together with others was caused to be erected by Governor Van der Graaff in 1785 to show the Company's authority and to strengthen its claim to the territory. |
9/2/030/0018 | Fancourt Hotel, George | Type of site: Hotel | George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′01″S 22°24′25″E / 33.950416°S 22.407035°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
9/2/030/0019 | St Peter & St Paul's Roman Catholic Church, Mead Street, George | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0020 | Seven-day Adventist Church, 47 Market Street, George | George | George | 33°57′47″S 22°27′37″E / 33.963131°S 22.460228°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0022 | Oakhurst, Hoekwil, George District | George | George | 33°57′31″S 22°27′40″E / 33.958525°S 22.461113°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0023 | Cradock Pass, George District | Type of site: Pass | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°58′17″S 22°27′12″E / 33.971425°S 22.453437°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/030/0023/01 | Outeniqua Cableway, Cradock Pass, George District | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0024 | Oorskotjie, York Street, George | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0025 | Outeniqua Pass, George District | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0026 | 127 York Street, George | George | George | 33°57′21″S 22°27′29″E / 33.955819°S 22.458073°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0028 | Oak tree, Main Street, George | On the Groote Wagen Weg from Swellendam via Mossel Bay to the east lies 'the prettiest little town in the world' according to Anthony Trollope.
The first traveller to be enraptured by this beautiful valley in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains was
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°59′23″S 22°28′47″E / 33.989720°S 22.479705°E | Type of site: Tree |
9/2/030/0029 | PACALTSDORP LOCAL AREA, GENERAL | Pacaltsdorp | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0030 | The Attic, 33 Langenhoven Street, George | This impressive double-storeyed building with its Georgian features was erected in about 1840.
In 1982 it was restored and converted into offices. |
George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′24″S 22°27′08″E / 33.956635°S 22.452190°E | ![]() |
9/2/030/0031 | St Pauls Church School, Market Lane, George | This building was erected in 1855 and for many years served as the school and church for the Coloured community of St Mark's.
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George | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′49″S 22°27′41″E / 33.963672°S 22.461526°E | ![]() Type of site: School This building was erected in 1855 and for many years served as the school and church for the Coloured community of St Mark's. |
9/2/030/0033 | Meulrivier, George District | Type of site: Farmstead | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°59′23″S 22°29′32″E / 33.989687°S 22.492136°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/030/0034 | Old George-Knysna Road, George District | The road between George and Knysna was constructed with great skill between 1862 and 1882 by Thomas Bain.
It has seven passes crossing rivers in densely forested gorges.
The declared part is unspoilt and includes two concrete bridges. This picturesque grav
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George | Provincial Heritage Site | 22°29′32″N 22°29′25″E / 22.492136°N 22.490236°E | ![]() Type of site: Road | |
9/2/030/0034-001 | Kaaimans River Bridge, Old George-Knysna Road, George District | Type of site: Bridge | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°58′16″S 22°32′52″E / 33.970985°S 22.547668°E | ![]() | |
9/2/030/0034-002 | Silver River Bridge, Old George-Knysna Road, George District | Type of site: Bridge | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°57′54″S 22°33′42″E / 33.964865°S 22.561616°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/030/0034-003 | Touw River Bridge, Old George-Knysna Road, George District | Type of site: Bridge | George | Provincial Heritage Site | 33°56′48″S 22°36′44″E / 33.946613°S 22.612334°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/030/0035 | Ralsons, 48 Hibernia Street, George | George | George | 33°57′40″S 22°27′42″E / 33.961189°S 22.461751°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/030/0036 | Barn complex, Wilderness, George District | Wilderness | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0037 | GEORGE MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL | George | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0038 | Fairview, 36 Stander Street, George | George, Bergsig | George | Register | 33°57′25″S 22°28′37″E / 33.956845°S 22.476886°E | ![]() | |
9/2/030/0039 | WILDERNESS LOCAL AREA | Wilderness | George | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/030/0040 | St. Marks Anglican Cathedral, York Street, George | George | George | 33°57′27″S 22°27′30″E / 33.957620°S 22.458339°E | ![]() | ||
9/2/030/0040/01 | St. Marks Anglican Cathedral Cemetery | George | George | 33°57′27″S 22°27′30″E / 33.957620°S 22.458339°E | ![]() | ||
9/2/030/0041 | Riversyde, 2 Lang Street, George | George | George | 33°58′50″S 22°26′39″E / 33.980605°S 22.444244°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0001 | MOSSEL BAY MUNICIPAL AREA, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0002 | 20-22 Upper Cross Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′02″S 22°09′08″E / 34.183911°S 22.152116°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0003 | Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex, Mossel Bay | Current use: Museum. | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°10′48″S 22°08′36″E / 34.180133°S 22.143400°E | ![]() ![]() |
9/2/064/0003/001 | Post office tree area, Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex, Mossel Bay | White Milkwood (Sideroxylon Inerme)
5 m tall A romantic tale centres round this tree in Munro Bay Road, about one kilometre from the Mossel Bay railway station and 350 metres from Santos Beach.
Nearly two and a half centuries before the white colonists found their way with difficulty over the mountain
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Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°10′48″S 22°08′37″E / 34.180126°S 22.143534°E | Type of site: Tree Part of the Museum Complex Landmark feature Associated with an historical period Contributes to the character of the area |
9/2/064/0003/002 | Munro's Corner, Bartholomeu Dias Museum Complex, Mossel Bay | Current use: Museum. | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°10′48″S 22°08′33″E / 34.179901°S 22.142599°E | |
9/2/064/0004 | 66 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | National Monument | 34°11′03″S 22°08′50″E / 34.184215°S 22.147117°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0005 | 46 Upper Cross Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′01″S 22°08′56″E / 34.183669°S 22.148893°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0006 | Attaquaskloof Pass, Mossel Bay District | Type of site: Pass Attaqua's Kloof is named after the tribe of Khoi living in the vicinity when the pass was traversed in 1689 by Ensign Isaac Schrijver and his party from the Cape.
It is the oldest pass in the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountain ranges of the Southern Cape, |
Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°11′00″S 22°07′56″E / 34.183350°S 22.132344°E | ![]() | |
9/2/064/0007 | St Thomas Church, 28 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Pending Declaration | 34°11′00″S 22°09′01″E / 34.183256°S 22.150304°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0008 | Cape St Blaize Lighthouse, Mossel Bay District | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′10″S 22°09′23″E / 34.186224°S 22.156320°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0009 | 24 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′04″S 22°09′05″E / 34.184423°S 22.151428°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0010 | St Peters Church, Marsh Street, Mossel Bay | Exterior:
English style stone church
Stone: fibre cement tiles (originally Welsh slate)
Steep pitched hammer beam roof
Tower has an unusual stone steeple
Parapets, gables and buttresses have dressed stone copings
Teak doors
The nave has diamond pane
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Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°10′56″S 22°08′21″E / 34.182346°S 22.139061°E | Type of site: Church Current use: Church : Anglican. Associated with religious activity Important example of a style and building type Possesses fine workmanship or aesthetic qualities A landmark building ![]() |
9/2/064/0011 | 84 Hill Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Pending Declaration | 34°11′06″S 22°08′43″E / 34.185134°S 22.145298°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0012 | Ochre Building, Church Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0013 | 14 Queen Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′01″S 22°08′49″E / 34.183582°S 22.146908°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0014 | Old Municipal Cemetery, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′13″S 22°07′12″E / 34.187036°S 22.119894°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0015 | GREAT BRAK RIVER MUNICIPAL AREA, MOSSEL BAY DISTRICT, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0015-001 | Riversyde House, 2 Long Street, Great Brak River | Great Brak River | Mossel Bay | Register | 34°02′27″S 22°13′16″E / 34.040912°S 22.221106°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0016 | Langkraal, Mossel Bay District | The land on which the Langkraal homestead is situated originally formed part of the farm Outeniquasbosch which was granted to Jean Charles de la Harpe in 1815.
The Cape Dutch farmhouse erected by him is believed to have been enlarged during the 1840s, Th |
Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°11′01″S 22°08′08″E / 34.183563°S 22.135434°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0017 | Prince Vincent & Co building, 86 Bland Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | National Monument | 34°10′54″S 22°08′36″E / 34.181620°S 22.143369°E | ![]() Upload Photo | |
9/2/064/0018 | LITTLE BRAK RIVER MUNICIPAL AREA, MOSSEL BAY DISTRICT, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0019 | 31 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°10′57″S 22°09′01″E / 34.182588°S 22.150222°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0020 | 52 & 54 Bland Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°10′54″S 22°09′00″E / 34.181746°S 22.149894°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0021 | Dutch Reformed Church, Friemersheim, Great Brak River | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°03′00″S 22°12′53″E / 34.050073°S 22.214729°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0022 | HERBERTSDALE MUNICIPAL AREA, MOSSEL BAY DISTRICT, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0023 | Park House, 118 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′01″S 22°08′29″E / 34.183739°S 22.141354°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0024 | 38 Marsh Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′02″S 22°09′16″E / 34.183995°S 22.154436°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0025 | HARTENBOS MUNICIPAL AREA, MOSSEL BAY DISTRICT, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0027 | Old Market Hall, Market Square, Mossel Bay | This impressive building was erected in approximately 1852 and forms an essential part of the historic centre of Mossel Bay
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Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°10′49″S 22°08′35″E / 34.180172°S 22.143017°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
9/2/064/0028 | Carpenter's shop, 87 Montagu Street, Mossel Bay | Single storey, rectangular, 3 bays
Stone: corrugated iron Pitched roof with parapet gable end on Marsh Street façade Arched doorway with 4 panelled double doors and arched fanlight Front elevation has 2x2 sash windows West elevation has 2x3 sash windows The building is thought to be by Sir Herbert Baker and built by W.J. Swart in 1898. The stone was apparently quarried from Cape St Blaize and crafted by Mr. Swart himself. After his death, the building was used as a house, a doveclub and later for storage. Important example of building type and design Contributes to character of the street and area |
Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provincial Heritage Site | 34°11′02″S 22°08′40″E / 34.183843°S 22.144573°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
9/2/064/0029 | The Point, Mossel Bay | Three irregular rows following the curve of the shoreline
Middle and back rows separated by a curved road
Pathways, some with steps, situated between the bungalows. Most bungalows started as rectangular buildings with front verandahs and rear lean-tos
The bungalows represent a style of seaside holidaying that was popular in South Africa, but
of which very little remains.
They were built in the aftermath of WW II.
It was especially people from inland who had the need to escape the heat who came to camp
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Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Provisional Protection | 34°11′05″S 22°09′23″E / 34.184830°S 22.156495°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
9/2/064/0030 | MOSSEL BAY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0031 | Gourits River Bridge, Mossel Bay District | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′10″S 21°45′11″E / 34.186043°S 21.753164°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0032 | 15 Meyer Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′00″S 22°08′47″E / 34.183360°S 22.146364°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0033 | Methodist Church Complex, Queen Street, Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 34°11′00″S 22°08′50″E / 34.183294°S 22.147092°E | ![]() Upload Photo | ||
9/2/064/0034 | Military Grave, Farm Brandwacht, Mossel Bay District | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0035 | Burial Site, Voelvlei, Mossel Bay District | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0036 | Burial Site, Nestle Factory, Voorbaai Mossel Bay Dist | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0038 | TARKA LOCAL AREA, GENERAL | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | ![]() Upload Photo | |||
9/2/064/0039 | Friemersheim (near Great Brak Municipal Area), Mossel Bay District | Mossel Bay | Mossel Bay | 33°57′36″S 22°08′15″E / 33.959865°S 22.137428°E | ![]() Upload Photo |
References
[edit]- ^ "Western Cape Provincial Heritage Sites (previously National Monuments)" (PDF). 19 September 2002. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
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