William Biddlecomb Marlow
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Major General William Biddlecomb Marlow was an English military engineer of the Corps of Royal Engineers. In New Zealand he played key role in the battles of the Flagstaff War—Ōhaeawai, Ruapekapeka—an
The targeted northern corner, north face and west flank, of Ōhaeawai pā from the British camp, 1845. Artist: Cyprian Bridge, 58th Regiment
Chatham test stockaded work based on Marlow's drawings of Heke’s pā, 1846
Cross-section of Ruapekapeka
Albert Barracks wall, 2016
Battle of Ōhaeawai
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The Battle of Ōhaeawai, part of the Flagstaff War, was fought in July 1845 at Ōhaeawai in Northland, New Zealand. The battle was between British forces and their allies from the local Ngāpuhi tribe of
William Biddlecomb Marlow
…Head Road, Sydney, was burgled. British Sovereign arrived in Auckland on Sunday, 1 June 1845. Marlow's skills were immediately required in the field—Ōhaeawai in June–July 1845, Haratua's pā at Pakaraka in July, and Ruapekapeka in January 1846—with his clerk of works, George Graham, tending to military works…
Captain Marlow's drawing, Plate IV, of Heke's camp and pā at Ōhaeawai, 1845
Saint Michael's Anglican Church sits atop Ōhaeawai pā site today in a pastoral setting
Saint Michael's sign, 2006