St. David's Memorial Church, Cave

Located in South Canterbury, this wonderful church building was designed by Herbert H. Hall, and its rugged simplicity was intended to symbolise the faith, hope and courage of the Mackenzie Country pioneers.

Sitting on top of a knoll, it is named in honour of the patron saint of shepherds. The tower is 40' high, and is built of locally sourced boulders, originating in the glaciers of the mountains. The roof is slate supported by wood-pegged rafters, and the floor is totara. The pews and ceiling are totara and beech. No nails used in the construction. The fascinating baptismal font rests into a wheel hub of the Burnette family bullock wagon, and is a stone mortar found in Scotland - is reputed to be pre-historic. I loved this building. It's very attractive, and has a captivatingly beautiful interior. 

Horomaka and I spent a good part of the day driving around South Canterbury - what beautiful countryside! I'd love to go back. Thanks so much M.! I don't think he's blipped a pic yet - his leg and ankle took a battering during the day, plus there were other visitors in the evening. I'm late blipping too.