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Stone wall, Dunedin

Stone wall, Dunedin

Due to the ready availability of volcanic rock, stone walls are common in the area around the extinct Dunedin volcano. This wall is on the slopes above Purakanui/Port Chalmers, and the hill in the background is Mopanui.

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Private collection
Photograph by Mark Walrond

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How to cite this page:

Simon Nathan and Bruce Hayward. 'Building stone', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 31-Aug-09
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/building-stone/4/1