Hillmorton, New Zealand

Hillmorton is a suburb of south-western Christchurch, New Zealand. It is the location of Hillmorton High School,[1] and Hillmorton Hospital.[2] The Heathcote River runs through the area, as does the State Highway 75.

Hillmorton
Hillmorton
Coordinates: 43.555231°S 172.591994°E / -43.555231; 172.591994

The area takes its name from Hill Morton Farm, the property of John (also known as Jacob) Twigger (1817–1885).[3]

References
  1. "Hillmorton High School". School website. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  2. "Hillmorton Hospital". Hospital website. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  3. Harper, Margaret. "Christchurch Street Names: H" (PDF). Christchurch City Libraries. p. 95. Retrieved 31 May 2020.


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