List of heritage sites in Table Mountain

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This is a list of the heritage sites in Table Mountain as recognized by the South African Heritage Resources Agency. [1]

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References

  1. "Western Cape Provincial Heritage Sites (previously National Monuments)" (PDF). 19 September 2002. Retrieved 2013-01-28.