In 1845 during the Battle of Kororareka between the British and Maori, the church was hit by stray musket and cannon balls of which you can see holes in the outside walls of the church today.
Sunday 20 January 2019
Christ Church - Russell 1835
In 1845 during the Battle of Kororareka between the British and Maori, the church was hit by stray musket and cannon balls of which you can see holes in the outside walls of the church today.
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7 comments:
As I mentioned im your other blog, a beautiful liite church and cemtery
Beautiful church and yard. Looks so green and peaceful now
A beautiful little church.
The church is a beauty and the location looks so peaceful.
What a sweet little church I love these old churches in NZ
I love this church. I met a Maori policeman from Australia there once. He was doing some research on his ancestors from the Russel area.
This beautifully looked after old church has a rich history Amy, looking forward to seeing the inside ✨
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