Archaeological Features: About 14, regular, distinct, slightly crescentric terraces in small steep gully facing north immediately below radio masts. Largest about 90 metres in length; circa 1 .5 metres wide; scarps circa one metre high. Some have gravel on surfaces.
Supporting Evidence: These terraces were regarded by Ongley (1931) as natural features. Daniels (1961, p.27) described the series, but a very detailed study by Macnab (1970) interpreted them as specialised agriculture terraces, with in some instances, imported gravel for soil modification.
Condition of Site: Good. Steep slope and presence of access road to beach alongside has generally kept people off the terraces. Some natural slumping and soil creep present.
Assessment : From Macnab's (1970) study, documentation and interpretation of this site, it is a unique agriculture terrace construction in the Wellington area. Similar small terrace sets occur elsewhere on this Peninsula (Daniels 1961) but this is the largest, most imposing and the best example known, and thus of considerable importance.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6124
Date Entered
14th September 1984
Date of Effect
14th September 1984
City/District Council
Porirua City
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Sec 383 Porirua District (RT WN447/193; NZ Gazette 1980, p. 2344), Wellington Land District, Pt Lot 1 DP 10900 (RT WN 26B/990), Wellington Land District and the archaeological site known as Terraces (R26/115) thereon (refer to the map attached to the Archaeological Site Land Title Form for more information).
Legal description
Sec 383 Porirua District (RT WN447/193; NZ Gazette 1980, p. 2344), Pt Lot 1 DP 10900 (RT WN26B/990), Wellington Land District
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 2
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
6124
Date Entered
14th September 1984
Date of Effect
14th September 1984
City/District Council
Porirua City
Region
Wellington Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent includes part of the land described as Sec 383 Porirua District (RT WN447/193; NZ Gazette 1980, p. 2344), Wellington Land District, Pt Lot 1 DP 10900 (RT WN 26B/990), Wellington Land District and the archaeological site known as Terraces (R26/115) thereon (refer to the map attached to the Archaeological Site Land Title Form for more information).
Legal description
Sec 383 Porirua District (RT WN447/193; NZ Gazette 1980, p. 2344), Pt Lot 1 DP 10900 (RT WN26B/990), Wellington Land District
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Public NZAA Number
R26/115
Completion Date
28th January 1983
Report Written By
I W Keyes
Information Sources
New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA)
New Zealand Archaeological Association
Journal of the Polynesian Society
Journal of the Polynesian Society
New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology
New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Information in this report is from the citation prepared for the NZHPT Archaeology Committee at the time of the registration. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Public NZAA Number
R26/115
Completion Date
28th January 1983
Report Written By
I W Keyes
Information Sources
New Zealand Archaeological Association (NZAA)
New Zealand Archaeological Association
Journal of the Polynesian Society
Journal of the Polynesian Society
New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology
New Zealand Journal of Science and Technology
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Central Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Information in this report is from the citation prepared for the NZHPT Archaeology Committee at the time of the registration. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions.
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Terrace
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Former Usages
General Usage: Maori
Specific Usage: Terrace
Themes
Of Significance to Maori
Archaeological Site (HPA 1980)
Location
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