François Le Lievre commemorative rock and plaque

17 January 2023

François Le Lievre commemorative rock and plaque

17 January 2023

A rock and plaque beside the Avon River in Victoria Square commemorating François Le Lievre who is credited for planting weeping willows in Akaroa upon his arrival from France.

Creator: GailCook

Area: Central City / Central Christchurch - Northwest

Reference ID: CCL-DW-156201

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