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TripleSix
10-03-2010, 07:55 PM
Kirkleatham Hall Stables in Kirkleatham near Redcar is an important building in the horse-racing history of the North East and is known to have housed famous racehorses such as “Flying Dutchman” and "Hambletonion"

An early owner was co-founder of the Jockey Club and it was used as an early stud farm for racehorses. It has an unusual circular tower in the courtyard complete with a cupola; one theory is that this was for viewing the racing, breeding and stud horses as they were walked around the yard.

It was built in the early 18th century, the gatehouse is dated to about 1780 and is Grade II listed, also Appears on the buildings at risk Register.

Kirkleatham hall to which the stables belonged was demolished in 1954, Looking at the place I would say the Stables have been abandoned since at lest the 1960's, Recently English Heritage has given nearly £200,000 to secure the future of the site, as you can see some work has started clearing the site in preparation for some restoration.


Around the site are Various Ha Ha walls, Bastions, Gateposts and a rather splendid folly archway - apparently used for viewing the horses being galloped.

I Apologise for the poor Photos, this was a hurried shoot whilst I was at work, taken handheld with only the built in flash for lighting.
I was very lucky to gain access to this site, I cannot find anyone else who has internals.
I plan a return visit to take some more externals and shots of the various other site features.


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The Gatehouse "Folly"

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Stables survive, 2 blocks of stables, one on each side of a corridor.


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Wooden Spiral Staircase up the tower - I wasn't feeling brave at all!


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A nice little bungalow within the grounds

boxfrenzy
10-03-2010, 07:58 PM
Nice stuff mate, very good indeed. If this is where I think it is, you have done very well indeed. Those stairs look horrific. I too would have remained on the floor for fear of going down one of the gaps. :thumb

TripleSix
13-03-2010, 08:18 PM
FE Link

http://www.flashearth.com/?lat=54.588933&lon=-1.080637&z=19.6&r=0&src=msa


Ariel shot Courtesy of English Heritage.

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KingElvis
13-03-2010, 09:06 PM
Really very nice mate, look forward to your return and GET UP THOSE STEPS :thumb