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St Barnabas Anglikaanse Kerk Pastorie in Heidelberg, Western Cape, is a historic Anglican rectory built in 1859. The building served as the residence for the clergy of St Barnabas Anglican Church, which was established in the mid-19th century to serve the growing English-speaking community in the town. Heidelberg itself was founded in 1855 on the farm 'De Rust' and named after the German city, reflecting the diverse settler origins in the region. The pastorie is a notable example of Victorian-era ecclesiastical architecture in the Cape, constructed using local materials such as stone and thatch, typical of the period. It is part of the broader heritage of Anglican mission and settlement in the Western Cape during the 19th century.

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