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 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.
 Near the church stands the original parsonage which was erected in 1835, the present parson
Type of site: Church
 The pass was named after the Colonial Secretary, John Montagu, who officially opened the pass in December
Type of site: Pass
 Type of site: Toll
 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,
 Previous use: House.
Current use: Demolished.
 Previous use: Prison.
Current use: School.
 Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed.
 Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed.
 Current use: Church : Dutch Reformed.
 The public library of George stands in the shadow of a giant, historical oak.
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.
 The first traveller to be enraptured by this beautiful valley in the foothills of the Outeniqua Mountains was
Type of site: Tree
 In 1982 it was restored and converted into offices.
 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.
 It has seven passes crossing rivers in densely forested gorges.
The declared part is unspoilt and includes two concrete bridges. This picturesque grav
Type of site: Road
 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
Type of site: Tree Part of the Museum Complex
Landmark feature
Associated with an historical period
Contributes to the character of the area
 It is the oldest pass in the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountain ranges of the Southern Cape,
 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
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
 The Cape Dutch farmhouse erected by him is believed to have been enlarged during the 1840s, Th
 Type of site: Market Hall This impressive building was erected in approximately 1852 and forms an essential part of the historic centre of Mossel Bay
 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
 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
Type of site: Holiday Village Important example of a building type and style
Form a coherent group of buildings (scale, form, layout and construction)
Associated with social activity
Illustrates an historical period