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Site of Taumata Kahawai Pā and Monmouth Redoubt, Tauranga, c. 1300- (Place)
SummaryThe site of the former Taumata Kahawai Pā and Monmouth Redoubt Historic Reserve is located on the Te Papa Peninsula at the northern end of The Strand, just south of the Ōtamataha Pā, and overlooking the Tauranga Harbour.
Māori settlement in the area began as early as the 14th century, with the Taumata Kahawai Pā likely being constructed sometime around the 16th century. It is thought that the pā site was abandoned following an attack by Hauraki iwi in 1828, though open settlement resumed on the peninsula.
In 1838 the land was purchased by the Church Missionary Society, however Māori use of the area continued to some extent. During 1840 the site was refortified to protect against raids by Te Arawa.
In 1864 the 43rd Monmouth and 68th Durham Light Infantry regiments who were stationed in Tauranga used the old Taumata Kahawai pā site to construct the Monmouth Redoubt. In 1869 the redoubt became the headquarters of the Armed Constabulary, who erected a number of buildings and extended the fortifications. Later in 1898, the site was taken over by the Tauranga Borough Council who converted the site into a reserve for public use.
SourcesKean, Fiona. (2019). 'History'. In Walter, L., Greig, K. 'Monmouth Redoubt Historic Reserve Conservation Plan, September 2019'. InSitu Heritage Ltd. (Tauranga City Council).Phillips, K. (2017). Archaeological Survey and Assessment of Effects: Proposed Museum Development, Cliff Road, Tauranga. (Unpublished report, Tauranga City Council).Neal, Justine. (2019, March 29). Monmouth Redoubt. Tauranga Historical Society blogspot.Kean, Fiona. (2018, June). Illustrated Historical Overview Monmouth Redoubt Lot 247, Section 1, Tauranga Town (Unpublished report). Tauranga Heritage Collection.Bay of Plenty Times. (1898, December 7). Sgt Murray handed over Monmouth Redoubt to Mayor (C.A. Clarke). p. 2.
Māori settlement in the area began as early as the 14th century, with the Taumata Kahawai Pā likely being constructed sometime around the 16th century. It is thought that the pā site was abandoned following an attack by Hauraki iwi in 1828, though open settlement resumed on the peninsula.
In 1838 the land was purchased by the Church Missionary Society, however Māori use of the area continued to some extent. During 1840 the site was refortified to protect against raids by Te Arawa.
In 1864 the 43rd Monmouth and 68th Durham Light Infantry regiments who were stationed in Tauranga used the old Taumata Kahawai pā site to construct the Monmouth Redoubt. In 1869 the redoubt became the headquarters of the Armed Constabulary, who erected a number of buildings and extended the fortifications. Later in 1898, the site was taken over by the Tauranga Borough Council who converted the site into a reserve for public use.
SourcesKean, Fiona. (2019). 'History'. In Walter, L., Greig, K. 'Monmouth Redoubt Historic Reserve Conservation Plan, September 2019'. InSitu Heritage Ltd. (Tauranga City Council).Phillips, K. (2017). Archaeological Survey and Assessment of Effects: Proposed Museum Development, Cliff Road, Tauranga. (Unpublished report, Tauranga City Council).Neal, Justine. (2019, March 29). Monmouth Redoubt. Tauranga Historical Society blogspot.Kean, Fiona. (2018, June). Illustrated Historical Overview Monmouth Redoubt Lot 247, Section 1, Tauranga Town (Unpublished report). Tauranga Heritage Collection.Bay of Plenty Times. (1898, December 7). Sgt Murray handed over Monmouth Redoubt to Mayor (C.A. Clarke). p. 2.Usage
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Location
Map Address13/15 Monmouth Street, Tauranga 3110LocationThe northern end of The Strand, on the escarpment along the eastern cliff of the Te Papa Peninsula. Access off Cliff Road and The Strand.Latitude/Longitude[1]
LocationThe northern end of The Strand, on the escarpment along the eastern cliff of the Te Papa Peninsula. Access off Cliff Road and The Strand.Latitude/Longitude[1] Admin
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Te Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries, Site of Taumata Kahawai Pā and Monmouth Redoubt, Tauranga, c. 1300- (Place). Pae Korokī, accessed 23/07/2026, https://paekoroki.tauranga.govt.nz/nodes/view/101478
