Gapes Valley is a valley in the Canterbury Region in the South Island of New Zealand. It is about 6 kilometres (3.7 mi) west of Geraldine and located on the Geraldine Fairlie Highway. The valley is nestled between the Waitohi Hill and the Rocky Ridges[1] and is described as being 4 miles (6.4 km) long with the flat land of exceptional quality.[2] Today Gapes Valley consists of a sparse grouping of houses, the hall and a recently established brewery.
Historyedit
The valley was named after William Gapes (born in Saffron Walden, Essex, England; twin brother of James Gapes[3]), who after working throughout the region settled on an 123 acres (50 ha) farm in the valley.[4] The valley was once home to a small post office. The Gapes Valley School was opened in 1882[5] though would later close with students moving to the nearby Hilton School.[4]
Many roads in the area bear the names of pioneer families, such as: Halls, Loves, Patricks, Slacks and Wells.[1]
Referencesedit
^ ab"Gapes Valley, Canterbury – NZ Topo Map". NZ Topo Map. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
^"'Cyclopedia of New Zealand' Gapes Valley". www.rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
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