Chingford Stables

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Coordinates: 45°50′35.23″S, 170°32′10.49″E

The Chingford Stables are located in North East Valley, Dunedin, New Zealand. The stables are now used for both private and public functions.

Chingford Stables, May 2008.
Chingford Stables, May 2008.

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[edit] History

The stables were built for P.C. Neill in 1880 [1]. The stables housed Dunedin's business men's horses. The building is constructed of basalt. The stables no longer houses horses but is used for a venue for private and public events.

[edit] Location

The stables are located in Chingford park which is named after the stables. Chingford park hosts the Leith Valley Harrier Club, a children's playground, and a permanent orienteering course. This area was once Neill's property [1].

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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Peat, Neville (1999). Dunedin. Dunedin, New Zealand: Hyndman Publishing. 
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