St Alban’s church at Pauahatanui is one of the more historic buildings around where I live in New Zealand.
It’s on a site where history extends far before settler days. In the 1840s, it was the site of the pa belonging to Ngati Toa chief Te Rangihaeata. During the war of 1846-47, the British reconnoitred and then tried to take it; Te Rangihaeata refused battle and withdrew up country where he was attacked on what became known as Battle Hill.
The abandoned pa site became a farm and was shortly given to the Anglican church. The old rifle pits became a graveyard. Today it is kept tidy by volunteers.
We happened to pass by it yesterday, on a silvery grey day. Stopped, got out with the camera – and a few minutes later the sun sprang out. I thought I’d share the result. Enjoy.
Copyright © Matthew Wright 2013
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Nice photo. I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Congratulations. http://quirkybooks.wordpress.com/2013/03/30/double-recognition-two-liebster-awards/
Thank you!
Well deserved.
Gorgeous!