Somerfield, New Zealand
| Somerfield | |
|---|---|
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.2302 km2 (0.4750 sq mi) |
| Population (2006) | |
| • Total | 3,543 |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi) |
Somerfield is a suburb in the south of Christchurch, New Zealand.
[edit] Location
The suburb is nominally bordered by the Heathcote River, Strickland Street, Milton Street and Barrington Street. Christchurch South Intermediate, Somerfield School, Somerfield Park and a variety of shops are located in Somerfield. The suburb is known for the wide variety of trees around, especially along the Heathcote River.
[edit] Etymology
Richard Packer (1794–1872) was a New Zealand politician and Member of Parliament from 1856–1859 representing the Town of Christchurch electorate.[1] He owned 42 acres (170,000 m2) of land at the southern end of Colombo Street. He built a residence and called it Somerfield, based on his birth county Somerset. His son, Henry William Packer (1831–1890), increased the family’s land holding to 132 acres (0.53 km2). The name of their residence has since been adopted as the name of this suburb.[2][3]
[edit] References
- ^ Scholefield, Guy Hardy (1950) [First ed. published 1913]. New Zealand parliamentary record, 1840-1949. Wellington: Govt. Printer. p. 131.
- ^ Harper, Margaret. "Christchurch Place Names" (in en). Christchurch City Libraries. pp. 167. http://library.christchurch.org.nz/Heritage/PlaceNames/ChristchurchPlaceNames.pdf. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
- ^ "Mr. Richard Packer". The Cyclopedia of New Zealand - Canterbury Provincial District. Christchurch: The Cyclopedia Company Limited. 1903. http://www.nzetc.org/tm/scholarly/tei-Cyc03Cycl-t1-body1-d3-d6-d8.html. Retrieved 27 March 2010.
Coordinates: 43°33′43.34″S 172°37′26.26″E / 43.5620389°S 172.6239611°E
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