Chingford Stables Explained

-45.843°N 170.5365°W

The Chingford Stables are located in North East Valley, Dunedin, New Zealand. The stables are now used for both private and public functions, and listed as a Category I Historic Place.

History

The stables were built for P.C. Neill in the early 1870s.[1] [2] The stables housed Dunedin's business men's horses. The building is constructed of basalt. The stables no longer houses horses but is used as a venue for public and prestigious private events.

Location

The stables are located in Chingford Park which is named after a U.K. based property owned by the parks first owner, Doctor Buchanan. Chingford Park hosts the Leith Valley Harrier Club, the Dunedin Archery Club, a children's playground, and a permanent orienteering course. This area was once Neill's property.[2] Lindsay Creek, a small stream which runs the length of North East Valley, runs through the park.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Historical Buildings of Dunedin. 17 April 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130317202437/http://www.visit-dunedin.co.nz/historic_buildings.html. 17 March 2013. dead.
  2. Book: Peat, Neville. Dunedin. 1999. Hyndman Publishing. Dunedin, New Zealand.