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Te Waimate cuddy

Te Waimate cuddy

This dwelling was built in 1854 for Michael Studholme, owner of Te Waimate Station. It has tōtara walls, a thatched roof, and is lined with wattle and daub. The chimney is made of sun-dried bricks (adobe). Known as 'The Cuddy', the dwelling has been well maintained and is still owned by the Studholme family.

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New Zealand Historic Places Trust - Pouhere Taonga

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John Wilson. 'South Canterbury region', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 20-Dec-10
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/south-canterbury-region/5/6