Godley Statue, Bronze statue in Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand.
The bronze statue features John Robert Godley in formal attire, standing on a stone plinth in the center of Cathedral Square beside the cathedral.
Thomas Woolner created this statue in 1865, marking it as the first public sculpture depicting a person in New Zealand's colonial history.
The monument represents the establishment of Canterbury Settlement and commemorates John Robert Godley's role in developing the region's governance structure.
The statue stands at coordinates -43.5309456, 172.6360041, making it a central reference point for visitors exploring Cathedral Square's landmarks.
Two time capsules, including a glass bottle with parchment and a metal container, were found beneath the statue after the 2011 earthquake.
GPS coordinates: -43.53095,172.63600
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:26
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