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Ruapekapeka Pa
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Alan
July 6, 2016
The site of an iconic battle between Maori warriors and British troops. 'In 1846, Ruapekapeka Pā was a remarkable fortification. With its double-row of massive timber palisades, rifle trenches, flanking angles and bomb-proof bunkers, Ruapekapeka was a masterpiece of military engineering. Ruapekapeka represented a transition from traditional Māori pa, to defences especially designed to counter the long distance projectile and explosive weaponry of the British. The site is remarkable to this day with its highly visible and well-preserved defences carved into the landscape.'
The site of an iconic battle between Maori warriors and British troops. 'In 1846, Ruapekapeka Pā was a remarkable fortification. With its double-row of massive timber palisades, rifle trenches, flanking angles and bomb-proof bunkers, Ruapekapeka was a masterpiece of military engineering. Ruapekapek…
Rachel
January 5, 2022
Allow an hour to explore this interesting site of the NZ Land Wars
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Ubicación
Timperley Road
Towai, Northland