Historic pā in the South Wairarapa; appears to have been near the Ruamahanga river, near Ongaha.
Ngapuke Pā
Williamson, John S, fl 1840s :Map of Ngapuke, on the bank of the Ruamahanga River, Wair...
Date: 1840 - 1849
By: Williamson, John S, active 1840s; Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1922-2009
Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-]/Acc.25826
Description: Surveying map with topographical features of the Ngapuke area, with land occupied by C. R. Bidwill and Maori owners; also shows various Maori named land blocks. Some physical features are described. Includes the Ruamahanga River and Ngapuke Pah site. C.R. Bidwill's station is called Pihautea Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - I certify that the rules for the guidance of Native land Surveyors have been complied with in this Survey. The instrument used has been a 5 1/2 Inch transit theodolite . Signed John S. Williamson, Licensed surveyor. Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Coloured laser photocopy, scale indeterminable, 26.6 x 39.4 cm.
Williamson, John S, fl 1840s :Map of Ngapuke, on the bank of the Ruamahanga River, Wair...
Date: 1840 - 1849
From: Bidwill, Brian Carne, 1923-2009: Maps
By: Williamson, John S, active 1840s
Reference: MapColl-832.45gbbd/[184-?]/Acc.39364
Description: Surveying map with topographical features of the Ngapuke area, with land occupied by C. R. Bidwill and Maori owners; also shows various Maori named land blocks. Some physical features are described. Includes the Ruamahanga River and Ngapuke Pah site. Note on verso, referring to Pihautea Station, once owned by C. R. Bidwill, states: Old maps of Pihautea Inscriptions: Recto - centre left - I certify that the rules for the guidance of Native land Surveyors have been complied with in this Survey. The instrument used has been a 5 1/2 Inch transit theodolite. Signed John S. Williamson, Licensed surveyor. Quantity: 1 manuscript map(s). Physical Description: Ink, pencil, colourwash on card, linen backed, coloured, 67.4 x 98.9 cm.