NZ Historic Brick Database
A research tool for archaeologists and others interested in bricks and building materials recovered from historic sites across Aotearoa New Zealand. Browse the brick catalogue, explore site distributions, locate brickworks on the map, and access the Canterbury Museum collection.
91
Bricks in catalogue
193
Brick images
31
Archaeological sites
24
Brickworks
13
Wells recorded
73
Canterbury items
Browse the Database
Brick Catalogue
Browse bricks by site or type — click a Brick ID to view images.
Archaeological Sites
Sites with brick counts and location map. Click to filter catalogue by site.
Brickworks
Browse NZ and overseas manufacturers with dates, descriptions, and images.
Brickworks Map
Leaflet map showing brickworks with approximate coordinates in the database.
Wells
Brick-lined wells recorded at excavated sites across New Zealand.
Well Locations Map
Leaflet map of wells with known approximate coordinates.
Canterbury Collection
Canterbury Museum brick catalogue, curated by Natalie Cadenhead.
History of NZ Brickmaking
Essay on early brick manufacture in New Zealand by Dr Simon Best (1995).
Drains & Features
Brick-lined drains, sewage channels and other brick infrastructure features.
Reports & Bibliography
Selected reports, links, and a bibliography of NZ brickmaking literature.