Read a historic heritage assessment including history and fabric description of Ruapekapeka Pa and battlefield, an actively managed historic site. The assessment also includes cultural connections, national context, historic significance, fabric significance, cultural significance and management recommendations.

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Ruapekapeka Pa and battlefield heritage assessment (PDF, 2, 239 K)

Summary

Contents include:

• Site overview
• History description
• Fabric description
• Cultural connections
• Significance
• Management chronology
• Management recommendations
• Conclusions
• Sources consulted
• Appendix A: Aerial photograph of Ruapekapeka Historic Reserve
• Appendix B: Archaeological plans
• Appendix C: Contemporary maps and plans
• Appendix D: Planting plan 
  

Maria Butcher
Published by Department of Conservation