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Drawings of Ruapekapeka pa

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Charles Heaphy's pen drawings show a cross-section of the defences at Te Ruki Kawiti's pa at Ruapekapeka, including palisades, ditches, buildings and tunnels. There is also a plan of the outer defences of the pa, showing palisades, wells, gates and buildings.

Alexander Turnbull Library
Reference: B-043-015-3
Artist: Charles Heaphy
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