Rolleston Statue, White marble monument outside Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand.
The life-sized marble figure of William Rolleston stands on a stone plinth along Rolleston Avenue, facing the Canterbury Museum entrance.
Created by Herbert Hampton and unveiled in 1906, the statue fell during the 2011 earthquake and underwent restoration work completed in 2016.
The monument represents one of three statues commemorating Canterbury superintendents, forming a historical narrative about local governance.
Visitors can access the statue freely throughout the year as part of the heritage walking trail connecting multiple historical landmarks.
During repairs after the earthquake, engineers discovered the statue had only been attached with mortar, leading to installation of new anchoring systems.
Location: Christchurch
GPS coordinates: -43.53096,172.62746
Latest update: March 6, 2025 07:24
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