New Zealand Heritage Properties archaeologist Megan Lawrence with an old tobacco smoking pipe found during demolition of the Invercargill CBD. A small but ornate tobacco smoking pipe, in the form of a monkey in a head dress, has been salvaged during demolition of the Invercargill CBD. New Zealand Heritage Properties archaeologist Megan Lawrence said its small team were monitoring the earthworks and demolition of pre-1900 or heritage buildings during the demolition and earthworks. READ MORE:* Invercargill city block demolition unearths historic bricks, attracts art* First facade in Invercargill CBD demolition work comes downThey recorded any finds, took photos and collected samples and artefacts for future analysis. Other things found so far included leather shoes, foundations and piles, old brick sumps, wells, and old signs.

Source: Stuff July 12, 2020 05:26 UTC