Barrington, New Zealand facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barrington |
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| Basic information | |
| Local authority | Christchurch |
| Electoral ward | Spreydon |
| Land area | 72 ha (0.28 sq mi)* |
| Coordinates | 43°33′20″S 172°37′6″E / 43.55556°S 172.61833°E |
| Population | 2,364 (2018) |
  Barrington, New Zealand  |
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Barrington is a small neighbourhood located in the southern part of Christchurch, New Zealand. Sometimes, people think of it as part of the nearby area called Spreydon. In 2006, Barrington was officially recognized as its own suburb for counting people (like a census). It was even split into two parts: Barrington South and Barrington North. However, for the 2018 census, most of Barrington was counted as part of Spreydon South.
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Barrington's Story: How it Began
Early Days and First Owners
The very first European person to own land in what is now Barrington was a man named Captain Charles Simeon. In 1851, he chose a large piece of land, about 500 acres (which is roughly 2 square kilometers). This land had borders with a road called Wilderness Road, a road leading to the Heathcote River, and another road going from Christchurch to Halswell. His land was known as Rural Section 154 because of the order it was chosen.
How Barrington Got Its Name
Captain Simeon passed away in 1867. After he died, his wife asked some land agents to help her with a special request. She wanted Wilderness Road to be renamed Barrington Road. This was to honour her grandfather, Sir Fitzwilliam Barrington, 10th Baronet. Her request was approved in 1885. Today, that road is known as Barrington Street.
Shopping and Community Life
Barrington Shopping Centre
Barrington is home to the Barrington Shopping Centre, a popular spot for locals. This shopping centre is quite big, covering an area of about 14,959 square meters. It has plenty of parking, with 700 spaces for cars. Inside, you can find 52 different shops and businesses. Some of the main stores include FreshChoice (a supermarket) and The Warehouse, which sells a wide range of products.
