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- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape abstract "This is a list of the heritage sites in Eastern Cape as recognized by the South African Heritage Resource Agency. For performance reasons some districts have been split off from this list: List of heritage sites in Albany List of heritage sites in Graaff-Reinet List of heritage sites in Port Elizabeth".
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- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "A gravel road from Bathurst runs parallel with the coast and leads to the mouth of the Great Fish River. About halfway to the Fish River, on the right side of the road, there stands a modest building amongst thick bushes and overshadowed by a giant blue-g A party of 256 settlers under Lieut. John Baillie R.N. established themselves here in 1820 and named the place Cuylerville. On this site they built a church and school. which also served as a fortification against the repeated attacks of the Xhosas. The p Type of site: Church. A party of 256 settlers under Lieut. John Baillie R.N. established themselves here in 1820 and named the place Cuylerville. On this site they built a church and school. which also served as a fortification against the repeated attacks of the Xhosas. The p".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "A portion of land with a raised brick platform, and an enclosed area with a few graves. The national road runs almost due north from Port Elizabeth, and where it veers north eastwards to Grahamstown a gravel road continues in a northerly direction to the Addo Elephant National Park. Near this park, on the cliffs that form the right bank of t Located some 65km from Port Elizabeth on the R336 traveling towards Kirkwood turning off at Sunlands and proceeding for ± 3-5km.. The Lookout is a raised brick platform erected by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick in order to get a better view of the countryside below the hill. The land around The Lookout has an unusual wide variety of botanical s".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "A somewhat unusual variation of a Karroo cottage, in tha it does not have a flat roof. The building is in excellent condition.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "ASYMMETRICAL PLAN BELOW A STEEP RIDGED, PITCHED, PARAPET GABLED ROOF WITH SQUAT TOWER ADJACENT TO CHURCH. AT THE GABLE END FACING THE STREET A VARIETY OF SMALLER GABLE ENDED PARTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THE CHURCH. MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE CHURCH IS PAST THE BE Type of site: Church Current use: Anglican Church.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "After the Sixth Xhosa War Sir Benjamin D’Urban annexed all the land between the Keiskamma and the Kei Rivers as part of the Cape Colony and called it the Province of Queen Adelaide. To protect this territory he started to build a network of forts. Type of site: Fort.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Architecturally Blenheim house was vastly altered in the hands of the Dolley family, since it was converted into a double-storeyed house in 1903, with a pair of high gables containing the two dates facing the street. In this respect the house has its Cape Originally built in 1815 as a single-storeyed residence by the Government Surveyor, Mr. Knoble. It was the first house of any size apart from the Drostdy to be built in Uitenhage and was often spoken of as No. 1 Uitenhage. Mr. Knoble was responsible for it. This imposing dwelling-house with its Cape-Dutch features was originally erected in 1815 as a single-storey building. In 1903 an upper storey and a wood-decorated verandah were added.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Asymmetrical, double storey, L-shaped plan under ridged, pitched and hipped roof. Entry at corner marked by ornate tower with a copper dome. Fenestration makes use of nine-pane casement windows, nine-pane middle-swing windows and stained glass windows. Type of site: Commercial Current use: Financial Institution.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "At first irrigation-furrows leading from the Klein River were dug to irrigate the fields in the immediate vicinity of Hankey, but William Philip had a far more ambitious plan in mind. About a kilometre from the missionary post a small, steep and rocky rid Type of site: Tunnel. The old irrigation tunnel and the water furrow are a notable engineering work of the pioneer farmers under the guidance of the Rev. William Philip. They were completed in 1844.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Bathurst is situated some 16 kilometres from Port Alfred, on the road to Grahamstown. This fine church was built by 1820 settlers. The foundation stone was laid in 1832. It repeatedly served as a place of refuge and fortification during times of war. This is indeed the heart of the area where the 1820 Settlers established themselves; the Type of site: Church. This fine church was built by 1820 Settlers. The foundation stone was laid in 1832. It repeatedly served as a place of refuge and fortification during times of war.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Besides St. John’s Church there is a second church with important historical associations in Bathurst. This one, too, has strong links with the history of the 1820 Settlers. This church was built in 1832 by Settlers who belonged to the Methodist Church, a Type of site: Church.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Both the historic houses on this site are typical pioneer houses of the German Settlers who settled in the Eastern Province in the 1850s. Both the historic houses on this site are typical pioneer houses of the German Settlers who settled in the Eastern Province in the 1850s.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Col. Jacob Cuyler's Camp stood on this site when he supervised the settlement of the 1820 settlers on their allotments. The Governor, Sir Rufane Donkin also pitched his camp here when he determined the site of the town of Bathurst. About a kilometre nort Type of site: Memorial, Beacon Current use: Memorial. Col. Jacob Cuyler's camp stood on this site when he supervised the settlement of the 1820 Settlers on their allotments. The Governor, Sir Rufane Donkin also pitched his camp here when he determined the site of the town of Bathurst.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Current use: Community. The Park Centre, formally Riebeeck College are amongst the oldest school buildings in Uitenhage and make up an important street scape along a major thoroughfare in the town. The structures, although having had some alterations and additions, remain in a".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Current use: Garden. The property is located 488 km from Port Elizabeth and located on the fringe of the CBD of Aliwal North, abutting the main road en route to Jameston-Queenstown, East London. The property is over the road from the Aliwal High School and abuts the old du To.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Current use: Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Current use: Palaeontological site.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Current use: Satellite office: Tourism information centre.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "DOUBLE STOREY, ELONGATED PLAN BELOW A RIDGED AND PARAPET GABLED ROOF. THE VERANDAH ON THE FRONT OF THE HOUSE IS CONCAVELY ROOFED AND SUPPORTED BY TIMBER COLUMNS WITH CAPITALS AND BALUSTRADES. FENNESTRATION MAKES USE OF 18 PANE SASH WINDOWS. THE ENTRANC The old Methodist manse was built in approximately 1855. It is a simple, double-storeyed building with a corrugated iron roof and a wooden balcony which stretches from one side of the front facade to the other. Together with the neighbouring old Methodis Type of site: Parsonage Current use: Private home. The old Methodist manse was built un approximately 1855. It is a simple, double-storeyed building with a corrugated iron roof and a wooden balcony which stretches from one side of the front facade to the other. Together with the old Methodist Church it f".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Double storied plastered brick. Corrugated iron pitched roof behind parapets. Doors and windows- wood. Special feature: Clock tower and copper clad Spire. Architectural style: Victorian Renaissance. Type of site: City Hall Current use: Mayor's Parlour/Council Chamber/Conference Centre. These three buildings, with their Victorian, neo-classical and Renaissance features, form an integral part of the historical and architectural core of East London. Moreover, each of these buildings can, in its own right, be described as unique.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Double storied – brick walling plastered. Pitched roof/Gables. Doors and windows – Hardwood. Decorative boundary walls. Original use: Wool Exchange – 1929. Architectural style: Classical. Type of site: University Current use: University Administration and Lecture.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Double-storey rectangular plan with single-storey lean-to to 3/4 of rear. Pitched corrugated iron roof. Molded surrounds to openings. Quoining to edges. Octagonal chimneys. Sets of two to ends and 4 to centre. Front door 6 pannel with geomet This Georgian double-storeyed building was originally erected in about 1815 by Lord Charles Somerset for officers and presumably also soldiers who were stationed on the Eastern Frontier. The Victorian verandah was added later. Type of site: House Previous use: Officers' Mess, Residence, Hotel. Current use: Art Museum. This Georgian double-storeyed building was originally erected in about 1815 by Lord Charles Somerset for officers and presumably also soldiers who were stationed on the Eastern Frontier. The Victorian verandah was added later.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "ELONGATED PLAN BELOW RIDGED AND PARAPET GABLED ROOF WITH A CENTRAL ENTRANCE IN THE GABLE. THE GALE IS SEMI-CIRCULAR IN FORM AND DECORATED WITH ORNATE PLASTER MOULDINGS. FENESTRATION MAKES USE OF 4 PANE CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH TRIANGULAR FANLIGHTS. This predominantly neo-Gothic building probably dates from the eighteen-fifties and was used for several decades as a school by the Wesleyans. The building has been used as a synagogue since 1908. With the two adjoining buildings, which were also original Type of site: Synagogue Current use: Synagogue. This predominantly neo-Gothic building probably dates from the eighteen fifties and was used for several decades as a school by the Wesleyans. The building has been used as a Synagogue since 1908. With the two adjoining buildings, which were also origina".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "ELONGATED, SYMMETRICAL PLAN BELOW RIDGED AND PARAPET GABLED ROOF. THE ENTRANCE IS SITUATED IN THE GABLE WHICH IS ORNATELY DETAILED WITH BUTRESSES, LARGE POINTED ARCH WINDOWS AND A VENTILATOR. THE TIMBER ENTRANCE DOOR IS ALSO POINTED ARCHED AND HAS A RAI This historic Methodist Church at King William's Town was built in 1855 in the neo-Gothic style. It was later used by the local German Baptist Congregation and is now the home of the South African Missionary Museum. Type of site: Church, Museum Current use: Mission Church. This church was built in 1855 in the neo-Gothic style. It was later used by the local German Baptist congregation and is now the home of the South African Missionary Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Elongated plan below ridged and parapet gabled roof with ornate entrance gable on side of the building. Timber double doors from the entrance and is decorated with plaster moulding surrounds. Fenestration makes use of large 12 pane arched windows with o Type of site: Community Current use: Museum of Natural History.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Fort Beaufort is situated in a bend of the Kat River and owes its origin to the establishment of a military post there in 1822 by Colonel Scott, mainly for the purpose of countering continual raids by Makomo. From its inception this post played a very imp Type of site: Martello Tower Current use: Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Gothic revival church with rectangular plan, vestry to side. Entrance at front on axis. Lancet windows. ventilation gablets. This neo-Gotic church was erected in 1853 by the Revd. Robert Barry Taylor, the then missionary in Cradock of the London Mission Society. It is a replica of the Harpenden Chapel in England. Type of site: Church Current use: Vacant. The property is located 250km from Port Elizabeth. The property is adjacent to Tam's Built It Builders Yard and across from retail trade i.e Ellerines Furniture Store, Ok Bazaars and the Inland Revenue Office.. This neo-Gothic church was erected in 1853 by the Revd. Barry Taylor, the then missionary in Cradock of the London Missionary Society. It is a replica of the Harpenden Chapel in England.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "In Burgersdorp there is not only a monument to commemorate the struggle for the recognition of Dutch, but also another brings to mind the three year long Anglo Boer War. By this we do not refer to the Burger Monument, but to a blockhouse, known locally as Type of site: Blockhouse Current use: Blockhouse : Anglo-Boer War.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "In Piet Retief Street, between President Swart Road and Chase Street, the old parsonage of the Reformed congregation of Burgersdorp is situated. Behind it stands a modest outbuilding. In this outbuilding the Theological Seminary of the Reformed Church in In this building the Theological Seminary of the Gereformeerde Kerk in Suid-Afrika was established in 1869. In 1905 this institution was moved to Potchefstroom where it eventually gave rise to the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. Type of site: Theological seminary Current use: Museum. In this building the Theological Seminary of the Gereformeerde Kerk in Suid-Afrika was established in 1869. In 1905 this institution was moved to Potchefstroom where it eventually gave rise to the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "It is a picturesque, solidly-constructed small double-storey residence of stone and brick, strongly resembling an eighteenth-century English farmhouse. The building has several unusual features which make it of special architectural interest. These featur The Military Reserve complex was largely built by the Imperial Government on the east bank of the Buffalo River during the years 1848-1866. During those years King William's Town was the most important town on the Frontier and also served as capital of Br. This mid-nineteenth-century double-storey house is closely associated with the military history of King William's Town at a stage when the town was at the centre of the Frontier Wars. The neo-Gothic windows and Victorian wooden balcony are particularly no".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Karoo type flat roofed house with a stoep to the front. Outstanding garden features including camel yard. Type of site: Residence Current use: Residential.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Lovedale, the well-known educational institution is situated at Block Drift on the left bank of the Tyumie River, just north of Fort Hare. Domira is a sturdy, attractive old stone house with a thatched roof in the grounds of the institution. Although Domira was built in 1837, the history of the place actually begins somewhat earlier. The Rev. John Brownlee started missionary work in the Tyumie valley in 1820. Missionaries of the Glasgow Society joined him and a mission station was established. Domira was the residence of Charles Lennox Stretch, diplomatic agent to the Gaikas . It also served as fortress, storm-centre and originally as the headquarters of Sir Andries Stockenstrom during the War of the Axe.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "On this site the Nottingham party of British Settlers held a service of thanksgiving on their arrival in 1820 and built the first church in 1825. The second church, which replaced it in 1837, served as a defence station in 1846 during the hostilities. The Type of site: Church Complex. On this site the Nottingham Party of British Settlers held a service of thanksgiving on their arrival in 1820 and built the first church in 1825. The second church, which replaced it in 1837, served as a defence station in 1846 during the hostilities. The".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Post Retief was designed by Major C. Selwyn and built, in 1836 to protect the Winterberg District. The farm on which this fort is situated originally belonged to the Voortrekker leader Piet Retief and sections of the old walls of the Retief home are inclu Type of site: Military. Post Retief was designed by Major C Selwyn and built in 1836 to protect the Winterberg District. The farm on which the fort is situated originally belonged to the Voortrekker leader Piet Retief and sections of the old walls of the Retief home are included".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "SQUARE SHAPED BUILDING WITH INTERIOR COURTYARD BELOW A RIDGED AND HIPPED ROOF WITH 3 CHIMNEY STACKS VISIBLE. THE STRAIGHT ROOFED FRONT VERANDAH IS SUPPORTED BY TIMBER COLUMNSON A STONE BASE AND FINISHED OFF WITH CAST IRON BALUSTRADES. THE ENTRANCE IS FO This building was first occupied in 1877 and accommodated various Government departments. The building has an imposing clock tower with a memorial clock, which was installed in memory of John Brownlee, first missionary and founder of King William's Town. Type of site: House Current use: Private house.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "SYMMETRICAL PLAN BELOW A RIDGED AND HIPPED ROOF WITH A CENTRAL, 3 ARCHED, DOUBLE VOLUME ENTRANCE PORCH WITH AN ORNATE CLOCK TOWER ABOVE IT. FENESTRATION MAKES USE OF 4 PANE SASH WINDOWS WITH RAISED PLASTER SURROUNDS AND ARCHED FANLIGHTS. THE CENTRAL ENT This building was first occupied in 1877 and accommodated various Government departments. The building has an imposing clock tower with a memorial clock, which was installed in memory of John Brownlee, first missionary and founder of King William's Town. Type of site: Courthouse Current use: Magistrate's Court. This building was first occupied in 1877 and accommodated various Government Departments. The building has an imposing clock tower with a memorial clock, which was installed in memory of John Brownlee, first missionary and founder of King William's Town".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "SYMMETRICAL, U-SHAPED PLAN BELOW A RIDGED AND HIPPED ROOF WITH A CENTRAL ENTRANCE. FENESTRATION MAKES USE OF 12 PANE CASEMENT WINDOWS WITH 10 PANE STRAIGHT FANLIGHTS. ORNATE CORNICE BELOW GUTTER AND 2 HIGH CHIMNEY STACKS VISIBLE ON THE ROOF. 15 PANE MI Type of site: Commercial Current use: Deeds Offices.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Single storied plastered brick structure over stone foundation. Corrugated iron roof. Verandah – 3 sides. Doors and windows – wood. This house was completed in 1878 and belonged to John Gately, a well-known local dealer and member of the Municipality of East London. The building which is at present a museum, contains a unique collection of Victorian furniture which belonged to Gately. Current use: East London Museum Board of Trustees. This house was completed in 1878 and belonged to John Gately, a well-known local dealer and a member of the Municipality of East London. The building which is at present a museum, contains a unique collection of Victorian furniture which belonged to Gatel".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Single storied plastered brick. Corrugated iron pitched roofing behind parapets. Doors and windows – wood/iron. Special feature: Doric column portico. Architectural style: Neo-classical. Type of site: Library Current use: Offices and conference room. These three buildings, with their Victorian, neo-classical and Renaissance features, form an integral part of the historical and architectural core of East London. Moreover, each of these buildings can, in its own right, be described as unique.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Single-storey Karoo-style flat roofed building with stoep to front. Type of site: Residence Current use: Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Single-storey building, built with stone and plastered brick under thatch roof. Windows are sash windows with timber louvre shutters. The floors are yellowwood timber flooring and concrete. The historic Residency was erected around 1846 and is situated on the spot where the London Missionary Society’s mission station was built by John Brownlee after his arrival in 1826. This building is closely linked to the history of King William's Town an Type of site: Residency Previous use: Vacant. Current use: Vacant. The historic Residency was erected around 1846 and is situated on the spot where the London Missionary Society's mission station was built by John Brownlee after his arrival in 1826. This building is closely linked to the history of King William's Town an".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Symmetrical single-storey ridged building and outbuilding, with end gable lean to at back, with stoep to front. Original front door and fanlight. Louvres and 12/12 sash windows outside. Staircase to solder and bakoond. This property was probably granted to the Church Council of the local D.R. Church early in the 19th century, although the building of the parsonage and cart shed was only commenced in 1848. The parsonage, which was used as such until 1904, is mainly assoc Architectural style: Cape Dutch. Type of site: Pastorie Current use: Museum. This property was probably granted to the Church Council of the local Dutch Reformed Church early in the 19th century, although the building of the parsonage was commenced in 1848. The parsonage, which was used as such until 1904, is mainly associated w".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Symmetrical single-storey ridged building extended to side, with central and end gables. Stoep to front. T plan. Architectural style: Cape Dutch. Type of site: Residence Current use: Residential. This Cape Dutch house with its simple concavo-convex front gable dates from the eighteen thirties.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "Symmetrical single-storey ridged building with end gable with verandah to front. Type of site: Residence Current use: Empty.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "TWO SQUARE PLANNED BUILDINGS BELOW A RIDGED AND PITCHED GABLED BUILDING WITH NARROW SLITS IN THE WALLS AND HIDDEN TIMBER DOORS. THE TWO BUILDINGS ARE COMPLETELY SURROUNDED WITH HIGH STONE WALLS. EACH BUILDING STANDS IN ITS OWN COURTYARD. This powder magazine is one of the largest and best preserved examples of its kind in South Africa. It was probably erected in two stages, namely between 1852 and 1862 and between 1864 and 1875. Type of site: Powder Magazine. This powder magazine is one of the largest and best preserved examples of its kind in South Africa. It was probably erected in two stages, namely between 1852 and 1862 and between 1864 and 1875.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The British Kaffrarian Savings Bank building was erected in 1908. It is an architecturally interesting building which portrays the architecture of the period 1900-1910. It also lends character to Maclean Square on which it is situated. Type of site: Bank Current use: Nedbank. The British Kaffrarian Savings Bank building was erected in 1908. It is an architecturally interesting building which portrays the architecture of the period 1900-1910. It also lends character to Maclean Square on which it is situated.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The Cape St Francis lighthouse, a cylindrical structure which stands on a rock foundation, is one of the highest lighthouses in South Africa and is from a navigational point of view very important to shipping. Building commenced in 1876 and was completed Type of site: Lighthouse. The Cape St. Francis Lighthouse is an 80 feet high cylindrical masonry structure which stands on a rock foundation. It is one of the highest lighthouses in South Africa and was commenced in 1878. The tower, together with the two lighthouse keepers' houses".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The Hexagon was originally laid out in the center of Queenstown for defence purposes, and has remained the focal point of the town plan. The idea of this hexagon shape originated with Commander T. H. Bowker, whose memorandum on the granting of farms and t. The Hexagon was originally laid out in the centre of Queenstown for defence purposes, and has remained the focal point of the town plan. The idea of this Hexagon shape originated with Commander T H Bowker, whose memorandum on the granting of farms and th".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The Officers' Quarters, Fort Beaufort, were built in 1849. Together with the neighbouring Martello tower, the officers' Quarters form a unique historical and architectural group which is extremely worthy of preservation. Current use: Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The Provincial Building which was originally the old Standard Bank Building, is a very impressive double-storeyed building which covers and an area of 1222 square metres and is situated on a very prominent corner site. It has a finely detailed neo-Renaiss The original portion of this double-storeyed building which was situated in Terminus Street, was erected in 1900 on Lot No. 11.. The property was. then occupied as regional branch for the Standard Bank of South Africa. In 1926 it decided to extend, the bu Architectural style: Classical. Type of site: Bank Current use: Office building. This magnificent double-storeyed building, which is a fine example of Neo-Renaissance revivalism, was erected in two stages. The original building was erected on Lot 11 in 1900 and extended onto Lot 12 in 1927. The building, which is prominently situated".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The Redhouse is a fine example of a Mediterranean type mansion from the second decade of this century. It is an imposing and aesthetically pleasing building that would stand proud in any centre.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The concentration camp site at Uitenhage was in use from April to October 1902, and was one of the last of about 50 concentration camps that were established during the Anglo-Boer War. Mainly women and children from the Orange Free State were housed here Type of site: Concentration Camp. The concentration camp site at Uitenhage was in use from April to October 1902, and was one of the last of about 50 concentration camps that were established during the Anglo-Boer War. Mainly women and children from the Orange Free State were housed here".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The core of this dwelling-house, which is predominantly in the Georgian style, presumably formed part of the original homestead of the old experimental farm of Lord Charles Somerset that was subdivided in 1825 and that formed the basis of the present Some Type of site: House Current use: Dwelling. The core of this dwelling-house, which is predominantly in the Georgian style, presumably formed part of the original homestead of the old experimental farm of Lord Charles Somerset that was subdivided in 1825 and that formed the basis of present Somerset".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The designer of the Drostdy building was M L Thibault, the well-known architect. Construction started in 1804, was completed in 1810. Today the Drostdy forms part of the historic core of Uitenhage. Type of site: Drostdy. The designer of the Drostdy building was M L Thibault, the well-known architect. Construction started in 1804, was completed in 1810. Today the Drostdy forms part of the historic core of Uitenhage.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The enlargement of this church, the original portions of which date from the Eighteen-thirties, was planned by Carl Otto Hager. He also supervised the building activities for 18 months. The rebuilt church is predominantly neo-Gothic in style and was conse Architectural style: altered by Hager. Type of site: Church Current use: Church. The enlargement of this church, the original portions of which date from the Eighteen-thirties, was planned by Carl Otto Hager. He also supervised the building activities for 18 months. The rebuilt church is predominantly neo-Gothic in style and was conse".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The farm Bulhoek is situated about 20 km north of Steynsburg, at the foot of the Suurberg, on the road to Venterstad. This farm has acquired a certain degree of fame as the traditional birthplace of the illustrious President Paul Kruger. Upon the question Type of site: House. This pioneer house is one of the best existing examples of a typical trekboer house and dates from 1817. Elsie Steyn, President Kruger's mother grew up on this farm.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The fort was built on a polygonal plan with four main buildings linked by loopholed walls enclosing a central double-storeyed barracks and barn and three double-storeyed dwellings, all linked by high walls. Apart from the farmhouse there were the main bar Lombard's Post was originally granted to Pieter Lombard in 1790 as a loan farm. It served as a military fortification during the Fourth and Sixth Frontier Wars. During the second half of the nineteenth century the farm buildings were fortified by the then Type of site: Military/Farm. It served as a military fortification during the fourth and sixth Frontier Wars. During the second half of the nineteenth century the farm buildings were fortified by the then owner, Benjamin Keeton.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The historic Officers' Mess dates from about 1830 and is one of the oldest existing buildings in Fort Beaufort. It is closely linked with the history of the town as well as with the military history of the Eastern Cape. Type of site: Officers' Mess Current use: Museum.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The historic powder magazine at Bathurst was erected in 1821 and carried, as regular stock, approximately 273 kilograms of gunpowder, 7000 ball cartridges and 60 rifles. It is an excellent example of British military architecture of the early eighteenth c Type of site: Powder Magazine. The historic powder magazine at Bathurst was erected in 1821 and carried, as regular stock, approximately 273 kilograms of gunpowder, 7 000 ball cartridges abd 60 rifles. It is an excellent example of British military architecture of the early Nineteenth".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The monument consists of a figure of a woman pointing with a finger at a tablet held in her left arm. On the tablet are the words ‘De overwinning der Hollandse Taal’. The figure stands on a massive granite base with suitable inscriptions. The monument ori The Theological Seminary, now in Potchefstroom, started in Burghersdorp and it was the centre of a strong movement for the recognition of Dutch as an official language. This is commemorated by the ‘Taalmonument’ which stands on Burger Square, formerly the Type of site: Memorial Current use: Memorial.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The national road to East London by-passes the village of Peddie on the right; just beyond the village it veers sharply to the left past a plantation of blue-gum trees. The old Watch Tower of Fort Peddie stands hidden amongst these trees. This fort is one Type of site: Watch Tower.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The older church, which dates from 1828, was erected in the simple vernacular style. It is T-shaped and, together with the other neighbouring church, which was erected in 1874 in the neo-Gothic style, it forms an important architectural group. Type of site: Church. The older church, which dates from 1828, was erected in the simple vernacular style. It is T-shaped and, together with the other neighbouring church, which was erected in 1874 in the neo-Gothic style, it forms an important architectural group.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The original Settles Church on this site was opened in 1827. This church was destroyed by fire during the Frontier War of 1835 and thereafter rebuilt. It was again seriously damaged by the Xhosas in 1846. The church was built in 1823 by the Settlers them Type of site: Church. The original settlers church on this site was opened in 1827. This church was destroyed by fire during the Fontier War of 1835 and thereafter rebuilt. It was again seriously damaged by the Xhosas in 1846.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The original part of Queen's Park was donated to the inhabitants at East London in about 1880 by Mr Gately for use as a public park. This park is of particular botanical interest. The original part of Queen's Park was donated to the inhabitants of East London in about 1880 by Mr Gately for use as a public park. This park is of particular botanical interest.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The original part of this church was completed in 1866 and was used as a temporary fort during the Ninth Frontier War . The chancel was added in 1880 and the castellated tower early in the 20th century. Type of site: Church. The original part of this church was completed in 1866 and was used as a temporary fort during the Ninth Frontier War . The chancel was added in 1880 and the castellated tower early in the 20th century.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The powder magazine of Fort Glamorgan nestles against the hill on the west bank of the Buffalo River, overlooking the harbour of East London. The Seventh Xhosa War, also known as the War of the Axe, broke out in 1846. One of the big problems facing Govern Type of site: Powder Magazine.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The property on which the church complex is situated was bequeathed to the London Missionary Society in 1842 by Mrs Dorothy Edwards, widow of the Rev. John Evans of Cradock. The parsonage, which was built in the Victorian style, dates from the period 1825 Type of site: Church and Parsonage. The property on which the church complex is situated was bequeathed to the London Missionary Society in 1842 by Mrs Dorothy Edwards, widow of the Rev. John Evans of Cradock. The parsonage, which was built in the Victorian style, dates from the period 1825".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The property on which the church complex is situated was bequeathed to the London Missionary Society in 1842 by Mrs Dorothy Edwards, widow of the Rev. John Evans of Cradock. The parsonage, which was built in the Victorian style, dates from the period 1825 Type of site: Parsonage.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The property on which this church complex is situated was bequeathed to the London Missionary Society in 1842 by Mrs Dorothy Edwards, widow of the Rev. John Evans of Cradock. The parsonage, which was built in the Victorian style, dates from the period 182 Type of site: Church.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The site has spiritual, cultural, social, and historical significance. The treatment of Sarah Bartmann during her life and after her death speaks of suffering, dispossession, sadness and loss of dignity, culture, community, language and life. It is a sy".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The sturdy stone church at Glen-Lynden was built as a result of co-operation between the Scottish 1820 Settlers and their Dutch-Afrikaner neighbours to meet their need for a church of their own. It was built in 1828 under the leadership of Thomas Pringle Type of site: Church.".
- List_of_heritage_sites_in_Eastern_Cape description "The town of Aliwal North owes its existence mainly to two of the oldest and most convenient drifts through the Orange River that formerly provided access between the Cape Colony and the Transgariep. Consequently it was of special strategic importance in t Type of site: Blockhouse Current use: Blockhouse : Anglo-Boer War.".