Description

TL 45 SE STAPLEFORD GOGMAGOG HILLS
Wandlebury
5/203
31.8.62
Stables, Coachhouse and
Service Block,
(formerly listed as Stable
Block at Gog Magog Hills)
GV
II

Coachhouses, stable and service block now dwelling-houses and
shop for Cambridge Preservation Trust, mid-late C18. Stone
dressings to sills. Parapetted, hipped roof of plain tiles
surmounted by octagonal cupola with clock, leaded. Four small
stacks. Plan of main range with two rear wings forming three
sides of a courtyard. Two storeys and attics. North side:
Round headed archway to carriageway entry in slightly
projecting, pedimented centre bay. On either side are four bays
each with a casement to each storey. South side: Centre block
in seven bays flanked by wings of three bays each. Small
recessed hung sashes of nine panes each on first floor and
larger hung sashes, probably C18, with thick glazing bars at
ground floor. The openings to the original loose boxes in the
wing to the west have been retained. A memorial to Godolphin
Arabian has been placed under the stable archway, mid C18. The
estate at Wandlebury was acquired by Francis, 2nd Earl of
Godolphin in 1734 and used principally as a racing
establishment. The house was demolished in the 1950's.

Listing NGR: TL4937653349

External Links

• Historic England Listing
• Wikidata Q26420708

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Recommended Books

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  Old House Care and Repair
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  Old House Handbook: A Practical Guide to Care and Repair by Hunt. Roger ( 2008 ) Hardcover
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  Georgian Style and Design for Contemporary Living
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  Churches: An Architectural Guide (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Introductions)
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  This Old House: Restoring, Rehabilitating, and Renovating an Older House
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  Herefordshire (Pevsner Architectural Guides: Buildings of England)