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This is a list of the heritage sites in Caledon, situated in the Western Cape, as recognized by the South African Heritage Resources Agency.

SAHRA identifier Site name Description Town District NHRA status Coordinates Image
9/2/015/0001 Caledon Hot Springs, Caledon Caledon Caledon 34°13′32″S 19°26′14″E / 34.225450°S 19.437152°E / -34.225450; 19.437152 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0001 - Caledon Hot Springs, Caledon)
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9/2/015/0002 GENADENDAL, CALEDON DISTRICT, GENERAL Genadendal Caledon
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9/2/015/0003 CALEDON MUNICIPAL AREA, GENERAL Caledon Caledon
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9/2/015/0004 7 Donkin Street, Caledon Double storey house with a splay corner and stepped parapets.

Cornice with round and rctangular vents below 6 × 6 sashes and 2 × 2 door with geometric fanlight on the corner. Very fine plasterwork, including quoins and keystones over openings.
Type of site: House
Current use: House.

Caledon Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′59″S 19°25′39″E / 34.233042°S 19.427533°E / -34.233042; 19.427533 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0004 - 7 Donkin Street, Caledon)
Double storey house with a splay corner and stepped parapets. Cornice with round and rctangular vents below 6 × 6 sashes and 2 × 2 door with geometric fanlight on the corner. Very fine plasterwork, including quoins and keystones over openings. Type of site: House Current use: House.
Double storey house with a splay corner and stepped parapets. Cornice with round and rctangular vents below 6 × 6 sashes and 2 × 2 door with geometric fanlight on the corner. Very fine plasterwork, including quoins and keystones over openings.
Type of site: House
Current use: House.
9/2/015/0005 24 Mill Street, Caledon House with hipped roof, with central covered gable and two projecting gables with bay windows under their own saddle roofs.

The house has been renovated at time of survey. Gables all have fine fretted barge boards with finials and round vents.
Type of site: House
Current use: House.

Caledon Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′53″S 19°25′52″E / 34.231460°S 19.431129°E / -34.231460; 19.431129 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0005 - 24 Mill Street, Caledon)
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9/2/015/0006 Dagbreek Museum/Restaurant, 13 Graaff Street, Villiersdorp Type of site: House


Previous use: Residential.
Current use: Restaurant / Museum.

Villiersdorp Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 33°59′21″S 19°17′23″E / 33.989076°S 19.289636°E / -33.989076; 19.289636 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0006 - Dagbreek Museum/Restaurant, 13 Graaff Street, Villiersdorp)
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9/2/015/0007 De Villiers Graaff High School, Graaff Street, Villiersdorp, Caledon Villiersdorp Caledon Pending Declaration 33°59′08″S 19°17′30″E / 33.985459°S 19.291756°E / -33.985459; 19.291756 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0007 - De Villiers Graaff High School, Graaff Street, Villiersdorp, Caledon)
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9/2/015/0008 D R Vatem Hall, Van Riebeeck Street, Villiersdorp, Caledon Villiersdorp Caledon Pending Register
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9/2/015/0009 Combrincks Gift, D R Church Parsonage, Main Street, Villiersdorp, Villiersdorp Caledon Pending Register
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9/2/015/0010 Genadendal Mission Complex, Genadendal The Genadendal Moravian Mission Station, which was founded by the missionary George Schmidt in 1737, is the oldest mission village in the Republic.

The large number of historic buildings within the historic core date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Type of site: Mission Station
Current use: Mission station.

Genadendal Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°02′01″S 19°33′27″E / 34.033743°S 19.557397°E / -34.033743; 19.557397 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010 - Genadendal Mission Complex, Genadendal)
The Genadendal Moravian Mission Station, which was founded by the missionary George Schmidt in 1737, is the oldest mission village in the Republic. The large number of historic buildings within the historic core date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Type of site: Mission Station Current use: Mission station.
The Genadendal Moravian Mission Station, which was founded by the missionary George Schmidt in 1737, is the oldest mission village in the Republic. The large number of historic buildings within the historic core date from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
Type of site: Mission Station
Current use: Mission station.
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9/2/015/0010-015 Bell tower, Mission Complex, Genadendal Genadendal, one of the most picturesque villages in the Overberg, lies in this mountain valley with its spectacular scenery.

The centre of the village is the mission station with its complex of buildings of the greatest historical and cultural interest.
Type of site: Bell Tower

Genadendal Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°02′01″S 19°33′27″E / 34.033602°S 19.557398°E / -34.033602; 19.557398 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010-015 - Bell tower, Mission Complex, Genadendal)
Genadendal, one of the most picturesque villages in the Overberg, lies in this mountain valley with its spectacular scenery. The centre of the village is the mission station with its complex of buildings of the greatest historical and cultural interest. Type of site: Bell Tower
Genadendal, one of the most picturesque villages in the Overberg, lies in this mountain valley with its spectacular scenery. The centre of the village is the mission station with its complex of buildings of the greatest historical and cultural interest.
Type of site: Bell Tower
9/2/015/0010/001 Contents of Mission Museum, Genadendal Genadendal Caledon Heritage Object
9/2/015/0010/002 Hallbeck House, Mission Complex, Genadendal Type of site: House Genadendal Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°02′01″S 19°33′28″E / 34.033617°S 19.557688°E / -34.033617; 19.557688 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010/002 - Hallbeck House, Mission Complex, Genadendal)
Type of site: House
Type of site: House
9/2/015/0010/003 Kuhnel House, Mission Complex, Genadendal Type of site: House Genadendal Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°02′04″S 19°33′27″E / 34.034358°S 19.557377°E / -34.034358; 19.557377 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010/003 - Kuhnel House, Mission Complex, Genadendal)
Type of site: House
Type of site: House
9/2/015/0010/1 Contents of Mission Museum, Genadendal, Caledon District Genadendal Caledon Cultural Treasure 34°02′59″S 19°36′26″E / 34.049788°S 19.607207°E / -34.049788; 19.607207 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010/1 - Contents of Mission Museum, Genadendal, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0010/4 Watermill, Mission Complex, Genadendal, Caledon District Genadendal Caledon National Monument 34°02′59″S 19°36′26″E / 34.049788°S 19.607207°E / -34.049788; 19.607207 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0010/4 - Watermill, Mission Complex, Genadendal, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0011 Old bridge over Rivier Sonderend, Genadendal Built in 1819-1820 by the Moravian missionary J D Beinbach and members of the congregation.

Two pillars were added in 1823. The road to the Moravian Mission Station, Genadendal, branches northwards from the national road a few kilometres west of Caledon.

Type of site: Bridge
Current use: Bridge.

Genadendal Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°03′53″S 19°33′23″E / 34.064734°S 19.556276°E / -34.064734; 19.556276 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0011 - Old bridge over Rivier Sonderend, Genadendal)
Built in 1819-1820 by the Moravian missionary J D Beinbach and members of the congregation. Two pillars were added in 1823. The road to the Moravian Mission Station, Genadendal, branches northwards from the national road a few kilometres west of Caledon. Type of site: Bridge Current use: Bridge.
Built in 1819-1820 by the Moravian missionary J D Beinbach and members of the congregation. Two pillars were added in 1823. The road to the Moravian Mission Station, Genadendal, branches northwards from the national road a few kilometres west of Caledon. Type of site: Bridge
Current use: Bridge.
9/2/015/0012 Court Building, Muller Street, Villiersdorp Villiersdorp Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0013 cnr Worcester & Caledon Street, Grabouw Grabouw Caledon
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9/2/015/0014 Webb House, Palmiet river Camping site, Kleinmond Kleinmond Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0015 W A J Pretorius dwelling, 28 Main Street, Villiersdorp Villiersdorp Caledon Pending Declaration 33°59′29″S 19°17′27″E / 33.991359°S 19.290897°E / -33.991359; 19.290897 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0015 - W A J Pretorius dwelling, 28 Main Street, Villiersdorp)
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9/2/015/0016 Pretorius Family Cemetery, Farm Zeekoekraal, Villiersdorp Villiersdorp Caledon
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9/2/015/0017 Venster Rock, Victoria Park, Caledon Caledon Caledon National Monument
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9/2/015/0018 Bath River Bridge, Mill Street, Caledon Type of site: Bridge.


Current use: Bridge.

Caledon Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′50″S 19°26′13″E / 34.230659°S 19.436972°E / -34.230659; 19.436972 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0018 - Bath River Bridge, Mill Street, Caledon)
Type of site: Bridge. Current use: Bridge.
Type of site: Bridge.
Current use: Bridge.
9/2/015/0019 11 Berg Street, Villiersdorp Villiersdorp Caledon 33°59′19″S 19°17′20″E / 33.988644°S 19.288825°E / -33.988644; 19.288825 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0019 - 11 Berg Street, Villiersdorp)
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9/2/015/0020 Mill Street Conservation Area, Caledon Caledon Caledon Pending Desig.
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9/2/015/0021 Van Doorn's House, 13 Station Road, Caledon Caledon Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0022 GREYTON MUNICIPAL AREA, CALEDON DISTRICT, GENERAL Greyton Caledon
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9/2/015/0023 20 Mill Street, Caledon Caledon Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0024 Hassner's Pyramid Tomb, Town Commonage, Caledon Caledon Caledon Pending Cons Area
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9/2/015/0025 3 Caledon Street, Villiersdorp Villiersdorp Caledon 33°59′40″S 19°17′43″E / 33.994421°S 19.295178°E / -33.994421; 19.295178 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0025 - 3 Caledon Street, Villiersdorp)
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9/2/015/0026 VILLIERSDORP MUNICIPAL AREA, CALEDON DISTRICT, GENERAL Villiersdorp Caledon
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9/2/015/0027 The Post House, Main Road, Greyton The Post House is one of the earliest buildings in Greyton, being constructed in 1860.

The local Post Office was housed in a part of the building. It now serves as a country hotel. It is a fine example of modest village architecture.

Greyton Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°03′27″S 19°36′56″E / 34.057420°S 19.615460°E / -34.057420; 19.615460 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0027 - The Post House, Main Road, Greyton)
The Post House is one of the earliest buildings in Greyton, being constructed in 1860. The local Post Office was housed in a part of the building. It now serves as a country hotel. It is a fine example of modest village architecture.
The Post House is one of the earliest buildings in Greyton, being constructed in 1860. The local Post Office was housed in a part of the building. It now serves as a country hotel. It is a fine example of modest village architecture.
9/2/015/0028 Zeekoekraal, Villiersdorp, Caledon District Villiersdorp Caledon
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9/2/015/0029 Mill Restaurant & Art Gallery, 25 Mill Street, Caledon Caledon Caledon
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9/2/015/0030 GRABOUW MUNICIPAL AREA, GENERAL Grabouw Caledon
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9/2/015/0031 Homestead, Bo-Radyn, Caledon District The historic Cape Dutch farmhouse, Bo-Radyn, was built in 1777.

The fine pilaster front gable, with its triangular pediment, was however erected about 1836, probably by the owner, Daniel du Toit Sr.
Type of site: House
Current use: Dwelling.

Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′53″S 19°25′31″E / 34.231406°S 19.425244°E / -34.231406; 19.425244 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0031 - Homestead, Bo-Radyn, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0032 Holy Trinity Church, Prince Alfred Street, Caledon This church was designed by Sophie Gray.

She was not an architect but the clean lines and simplicity of design make it a most attractive. building. She maintained that churches were built for worship and not for beauty.
Type of site: Church
Current use: Church : Anglican. This stonework church with stained glass windows was designed by Sophie Gray. The foundation stone was laid in 1850 and the church was consecrated in 1855 by Bishop Gray.

Caledon Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′54″S 19°25′39″E / 34.231622°S 19.427479°E / -34.231622; 19.427479 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0032 - Holy Trinity Church, Prince Alfred Street, Caledon)
This church was designed by Sophie Gray. She was not an architect but the clean lines and simplicity of design make it a most attractive. building. She maintained that churches were built for worship and not for beauty. Type of site: Church Current use: Church : Anglican. This stonework church with stained glass windows was designed by Sophie Gray. The foundation stone was laid in 1850 and the church was consecrated in 1855 by Bishop Gray.
This church was designed by Sophie Gray. She was not an architect but the clean lines and simplicity of design make it a most attractive. building. She maintained that churches were built for worship and not for beauty.
Type of site: Church
Current use: Church : Anglican. This stonework church with stained glass windows was designed by Sophie Gray. The foundation stone was laid in 1850 and the church was consecrated in 1855 by Bishop Gray.
9/2/015/0033 14 Main Road, Greyton This dwelling-house has an interesting combination of vernacular and Georgian characteristics and dates from the mid-nineteenth century.

The single-storey rear section probably pre-dates the original grant of land made in 1839.
Previous use: residential.
Current use: residential and commercial.

Greyton Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°03′06″S 19°36′21″E / 34.051647°S 19.605740°E / -34.051647; 19.605740 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0033 - 14 Main Road, Greyton)
This dwelling-house has an interesting combination of vernacular and Georgian characteristics and dates from the mid-nineteenth century. The single-storey rear section probably pre-dates the original grant of land made in 1839. Previous use: residential. Current use: residential and commercial.
This dwelling-house has an interesting combination of vernacular and Georgian characteristics and dates from the mid-nineteenth century. The single-storey rear section probably pre-dates the original grant of land made in 1839.
Previous use: residential.
Current use: residential and commercial.
9/2/015/0034 Greyton Lodge, 46 Main Road, Greyton, Caledon District Greyton Caledon 34°02′51″S 19°36′40″E / 34.047460°S 19.611192°E / -34.047460; 19.611192 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0034 - Greyton Lodge, 46 Main Road, Greyton, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0035 Rock Martin Shelter, Kanonberg, Caledon District Kanonberg Caledon
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9/2/015/0036 Blaas 'n Bietjie, Betty's Bay This property was bought in 1961 by Dr H.F. Verwoerd, the former Prime Minister.

The house was planned by Dr Verwoerd himself in the modern style. The garage and a milkwood thicket are situated on the same erf.
Type of site: House
Current use: Dwelling.

Betty's Bay Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°21′10″S 18°55′37″E / 34.352670°S 18.926858°E / -34.352670; 18.926858 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0036 - Blaas 'n Bietjie, Betty's Bay)
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9/2/015/0037 KLEINMOND MUNICIPAL AREA, CALEDON DISTRICT, GENERAL Kleinmond Caledon
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9/2/015/0038 Town Hall, Plein Street, Caledon Fine double storey building with tiled roof and facades in Church Street and Main Road.

The Town Hall, facing Church Street, has an ornate ventilating turret in the centre of the roof, and two projecting gables. The gables have corner quoins.
Type of site: Town Hall
Current use: Town Hall.

Caledon Caledon Provincial Heritage Site 34°13′55″S 19°25′44″E / 34.231981°S 19.428820°E / -34.231981; 19.428820 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0038 - Town Hall, Plein Street, Caledon)
Fine double storey building with tiled roof and facades in Church Street and Main Road. The Town Hall, facing Church Street, has an ornate ventilating turret in the centre of the roof, and two projecting gables. The gables have corner quoins. Type of site: Town Hall Current use: Town Hall.
Fine double storey building with tiled roof and facades in Church Street and Main Road. The Town Hall, facing Church Street, has an ornate ventilating turret in the centre of the roof, and two projecting gables. The gables have corner quoins.
Type of site: Town Hall
Current use: Town Hall.
9/2/015/0039 1 Caledon Street, Villiersdorp, Caledon District Caledon Caledon 33°59′40″S 19°17′42″E / 33.994478°S 19.294884°E / -33.994478; 19.294884 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0039 - 1 Caledon Street, Villiersdorp, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0040 CALEDON MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT, GENERAL Caledon Caledon
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9/2/015/0041 Wolwekloof, Caledon District Caledon Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0042 Radyn, Caledon District Caledon Caledon Pending Declaration
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9/2/015/0043 BETTY'S BAY MUNICIPAL AREA, CALEDON DISTRICT, GENERAL Betty's Bay Caledon
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9/2/015/0044 Caledon Museum, 11 constitution Street, Caledon Caledon Caledon 34°13′47″S 19°25′47″E / 34.229769°S 19.429820°E / -34.229769; 19.429820 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0044 - Caledon Museum, 11 constitution Street, Caledon)
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9/2/015/0045 "Sterhuis", Ou Werf, Caledon District Caledon Caledon
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9/2/015/0046 Scandinavian Timber House, Elgin, Caledon District Elgin Caledon
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9/2/015/0047 RIVIERSONDEREND MUNICIPAL AREA, GENERAL Riviersonderend Caledon
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9/2/015/0048 Compagnes Drift, Bot River, Caledon District Bot River Caledon 34°13′36″S 19°12′22″E / 34.226701°S 19.206099°E / -34.226701; 19.206099 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0048 - Compagnes Drift, Bot River, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0049 The Oaks, Farm 145, Caledon District Caledon Caledon 34°05′43″S 19°41′43″E / 34.095355°S 19.695410°E / -34.095355; 19.695410 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0049 - The Oaks, Farm 145, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0050 MYDDLETON LOCAL AREA, GENERAL Myddleton Caledon
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9/2/015/0051 Stony Point, Betty’s Bay, Caledon District Betty's Bay Caledon 34°22′17″S 18°53′35″E / 34.371444°S 18.892971°E / -34.371444; 18.892971 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0051 - Stony Point, Betty’s Bay, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0052 Drayton, Caledon District Caledon Caledon 34°13′33″S 19°31′57″E / 34.225834°S 19.532521°E / -34.225834; 19.532521 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0052 - Drayton, Caledon District)
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9/2/015/0053 Teslaarsdal, Caledon District Caledon Caledon
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9/2/015/0054 5 Max Harris Street, Grabouw Grabouw Caledon Register 34°09′08″S 19°01′22″E / 34.152155°S 19.022707°E / -34.152155; 19.022707 (SAHRA identifier 9/2/015/0054 - 5 Max Harris Street, Grabouw)

References

  1. "Western Cape Provincial Heritage Sites (previously National Monuments)" (PDF). 19 September 2002. Retrieved 28 January 2013.
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