Remains of John Robert Godley’s House Uncovered – June 2012

In June 2012, the 162 year old timber pile remains of John Robert Godley’s house (co-founder of the Canterbury Association and Chief Agent) were discovered during the demolition of Lyttelton’s Plunket building (built during the 1940’s) due to earthquake damage.  It appears that the Plunkett structure had been built over top. John Robert Godley, his …