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Kakahu
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'''Kakahu''' is a [[Human settlement|locality]] in the [[Canterbury, New Zealand|Canterbury]] region on the [[South Island]] of [[New Zealand]]. It is located about 22 kilometers (13.6 mi) west of [[Geraldine, New Zealand|Geraldine]]. It is well known for its rich historical and geological history.
== History ==
Kakahu Station run was taken up in 1853.<ref name=":0"></ref> The area was milled for [[Lumber|timber]] in the early years before the focus changed to the rich mineral landscape in the area this included [[Limestone|lime]] and [[marble]].<ref name=":0" /> The area was home to numerous [[Lime kiln|lime kilns]] and [[Quarry|quarries]] over the years including the still intact Hall Road Kiln.<ref name=":0" /> A post office and two schools were constructed in the area. Kakahu School was opened in 1875 but was renamed in Hilton School in 1884 when the nearby Kakahu Bush School was opened. Kakahu Bush School was consolidated with Pleasant Point School in 1938.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In 1910 St Aidan's [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] Church was constructed which would remain open up until 1964 when diminishing numbers saw the building relocated to Marchwiel.<ref name=":0" />
== Notable landmarks ==
=== Kakahu Lime Kiln ===
The Hall Road Kiln, the remaining [[kiln]] in the area was built in 1876 for or by Alexander Fergusson.<ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The kiln can be seen from the road and is where the Kakahu Bush track commences. The kiln was used intermittently until the end of the twentieth century.<ref name=":1" />
=== Kakahu Bush ===
Kakahu Bush is a large area of native bush in the Kakahu area. Within the bush a walking track follows the remains of an old tramway which brought [[marble]] chips down from the [[Quarry|quarries]] through the gorge.<ref name=":2">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The track then passes through an opening where a number of English trees were planted in 1900 for a planned [[Sanatorium|sanitarium]] for [[tuberculosis]] patients.<ref name=":2" /> The bush is well known for its native bush and wildlife, as well as its unique geological features.
=== Escarpment ===
Across the road from the Kakahu Bush car park is an impressive limestone [[escarpment]] with cultural and geological significance.<ref name=":2" />
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Timaru District]]
[[Category:Populated places in Canterbury, New Zealand]]
== History ==
Kakahu Station run was taken up in 1853.<ref name=":0"></ref> The area was milled for [[Lumber|timber]] in the early years before the focus changed to the rich mineral landscape in the area this included [[Limestone|lime]] and [[marble]].<ref name=":0" /> The area was home to numerous [[Lime kiln|lime kilns]] and [[Quarry|quarries]] over the years including the still intact Hall Road Kiln.<ref name=":0" /> A post office and two schools were constructed in the area. Kakahu School was opened in 1875 but was renamed in Hilton School in 1884 when the nearby Kakahu Bush School was opened. Kakahu Bush School was consolidated with Pleasant Point School in 1938.<ref>Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> In 1910 St Aidan's [[Anglicanism|Anglican]] Church was constructed which would remain open up until 1964 when diminishing numbers saw the building relocated to Marchwiel.<ref name=":0" />
== Notable landmarks ==
=== Kakahu Lime Kiln ===
The Hall Road Kiln, the remaining [[kiln]] in the area was built in 1876 for or by Alexander Fergusson.<ref name=":1">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The kiln can be seen from the road and is where the Kakahu Bush track commences. The kiln was used intermittently until the end of the twentieth century.<ref name=":1" />
=== Kakahu Bush ===
Kakahu Bush is a large area of native bush in the Kakahu area. Within the bush a walking track follows the remains of an old tramway which brought [[marble]] chips down from the [[Quarry|quarries]] through the gorge.<ref name=":2">Liquid error: wrong number of arguments (1 for 2)</ref> The track then passes through an opening where a number of English trees were planted in 1900 for a planned [[Sanatorium|sanitarium]] for [[tuberculosis]] patients.<ref name=":2" /> The bush is well known for its native bush and wildlife, as well as its unique geological features.
=== Escarpment ===
Across the road from the Kakahu Bush car park is an impressive limestone [[escarpment]] with cultural and geological significance.<ref name=":2" />
== References ==
<references />
[[Category:Timaru District]]
[[Category:Populated places in Canterbury, New Zealand]]
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