Arthur's Stone

Waimate North Road, KERIKERI

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This stone was erected on 9 November 1840 by Rev Richard Taylor to mark the place where his son Arthur fell from his horse and was killed on 12 October 1840. This is the oldest memorial to a Pakeha in New Zealand. Arthur Taylor is buried in the churchyard of St John the Baptist at Waimate North.

Arthur's Stone | Stuart Park | 01/10/2004 | NZ Historic Places Trust

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List Entry Information

Overview

Detailed List Entry

Status

Listed

List Entry Status

Historic Place Category 1

Access

Private/No Public Access

List Number

7743

Date Entered

5th May 2008

Date of Effect

5th May 2008

City/District Council

Far North District

Region

Northland Region

Extent of List Entry

Registration includes part of the land described as Lot 1 DP 173050, North Auckland Land District and the stone column known as Arthur's Stone thereon. The registration extends for a radius of 5 (five) metres around the stone. (Refer to Extent of Registration Map in Appendix 1 of the Registration Report for further information).

Legal description

Lot 1 DP 173050 (RT NA105B/68) North Auckland Land District

Location Description

The stone is in a paddock on the eastern side of Waimate North Rd, just north of the bridge over the Waipapa Stream.

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