Marleys Hill
| Marleys Hill | |
|---|---|
Marleys Hill in 2021 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 502 m (1,647 ft)[1] |
| Coordinates | 43°36′37.699″S 172°38′1.601″E / 43.61047194°S 172.63377806°E |
| Geography | |
Marleys Hill Location of Marleys Hill on Banks Peninsula | |
| Location | Christchurch |
| Parent range | Port Hills |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Basalt volcanic rock |
Marleys Hill is a hill in the Port Hills above Christchurch, New Zealand. It is a short distance south-west of Sugarloaf, and is taller than it by a few metres.[2] The hilltop is the location of several radio repeater stations, including the primary amateur radio repeater for Christchurch.[3] On the north side of the hill is the Christchurch Adventure Park.
History
Marleys Hill was a key location for the collection of stone for building in early Christchurch, with a quarry situated on the south side of the hill as early as 1859.[2] The hill is named after William Marley — a carpenter and architect who arrived on the ship Charlotte Jane and owned land close to the summit.[2]
Between 1927 and 1977 there was a nursing home near the summit called Mary's Mount Rest Home, operated by the Sisters of Calvary Hospital.[2]
The hill was subjected to significant damage in both the 2017 Port Hills fires[4] and the later 2024 Port Hills fire, including the loss of several radio transmitters at the top of the hill.[5]
References
- ^ "Marleys Hill", New Zealand Gazetteer, Land Information New Zealand, archived from the original on 23 April 2023, retrieved 15 February 2024
- ^ a b c d Ogilvie, Gordon (2009). The Port Hills of Christchurch (2nd ed.). Christchurch: Phillips & King. pp. 253–255. ISBN 9780958331562.
- ^ "Canterbury Area Repeaters & Beacons. – Christchurch Amateur Radio Club", chchhamradio.org.nz, Christchurch Amateur Radio Club, archived from the original on 22 March 2023, retrieved 15 February 2024
- ^ Still, Graeme; Cowan, Jamie (November 2017). "Fire Investigation Report: Marley Hill, Port Hills" (PDF) (report). Fire and Emergency NZ. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 February 2023.
- ^ "Student radio station tower destroyed in Port Hills blaze", Otago Daily Times, 19 February 2024, retrieved 19 February 2024