| Revision as of 23:26, 8 January 2025 editWarofdreams (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Administrators127,553 edits ←Created page with 'thumb|right|The west and north sides of the stable courtyard '''The Stables''' are a historic building at Castle Howard, in North Yorkshire, in England. ==History== Castle Howard was rebuilt in the early 18th century, but the stables survived from the old castle. By 1770, they were in poor repair, and Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle commissioned William Chambers (a...' | Latest revision as of 23:13, 9 January 2025 edit undoWarofdreams (talk | contribs)Autopatrolled, Administrators127,553 edits →Pump: pic of pump | ||
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| The stable block is built of ] with ] ] ] roofs, forming four ranges around a quadrangle. The main range has two storeys and nine ] with a continuous ] band, and single-storey extensions at the ends. The middle three bays are in ] style, and contain a tall arch flanked by ]s with radial glazing. The corner ]s have sash windows flanked by flat ]es with ]e ]s and ball ]s, clasping a ] ] with blind ] to the centre. In the upper floor are sash windows, a ] over the middle three bays, and a central panel with ] and paterae, vases at each end, and a central urn flanked by dogs.<ref name="nhle" /><ref name="pevsner">{{cite book| last1 =Grenville| first1 =Jane| last2 = Pevsner | first2 = Nikolaus | author2-link = Nikolaus Pevsner | series= The Buildings of England| title =Yorkshire: The North Riding| publisher =] | year =2023 | orig-year=1966 |location =New Haven and London | isbn =978-0-300-25903-2 }}</ref> The dogs were originally placed on the Exclamation Gate, and were moved to the stables by Carr.<ref name="carr" /> | The stable block is built of ] with ] ] ] roofs, forming four ranges around a quadrangle. The main range has two storeys and nine ] with a continuous ] band, and single-storey extensions at the ends. The middle three bays are in ] style, and contain a tall arch flanked by ]s with radial glazing. The corner ]s have sash windows flanked by flat ]es with ]e ]s and ball ]s, clasping a ] ] with blind ] to the centre. In the upper floor are sash windows, a ] over the middle three bays, and a central panel with ] and paterae, vases at each end, and a central urn flanked by dogs.<ref name="nhle" /><ref name="pevsner">{{cite book| last1 =Grenville| first1 =Jane| last2 = Pevsner | first2 = Nikolaus | author2-link = Nikolaus Pevsner | series= The Buildings of England| title =Yorkshire: The North Riding| publisher =] | year =2023 | orig-year=1966 |location =New Haven and London | isbn =978-0-300-25903-2 }}</ref> The dogs were originally placed on the Exclamation Gate, and were moved to the stables by Carr.<ref name="carr" /> | ||
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| Adjoining the stables, and the ], is the grade I listed Victoria Gate, dating from the early 18th century. The ] to the north of the gate is in ], it has a ] plan, it is ], and is about {{convert|5|m}} high. It has a ] ], a pyramidal cap and a pineapple ]. The gates and railings are in ], and about {{convert|4|m}} high. Above the gates is an elaborate ] surmounted by a crown.<ref name="pevsner" /><ref>{{NHLE |num= 1172781|desc= Victoria gate and railings and pier to north, Henderskelfe|access-date= 29 December 2024|mode=cs2|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> | Adjoining the stables, and the ], is the grade I listed Victoria Gate, dating from the early 18th century. The ] to the north of the gate is in ], it has a ] plan, it is ], and is about {{convert|5|m}} high. It has a ] ], a pyramidal cap and a pineapple ]. The gates and railings are in ], and about {{convert|4|m}} high. Above the gates is an elaborate ] surmounted by a crown.<ref name="pevsner" /><ref>{{NHLE |num= 1172781|desc= Victoria gate and railings and pier to north, Henderskelfe|access-date= 29 December 2024|mode=cs2|fewer-links=yes}}</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:13, 9 January 2025
The Stables are a historic building at Castle Howard, in North Yorkshire, in England.
History
Castle Howard was rebuilt in the early 18th century, but the stables survived from the old castle. By 1770, they were in poor repair, and Frederick Howard, 5th Earl of Carlisle commissioned William Chambers to design a replacement. Foundations were laid in 1781, but Chambers' design proved unaffordable, and a new design was commissioned from John Carr in 1782. The stable block was completed in 1784, and could accommodate forty horses, five carriages, and several grooms.
The stables remained in use into the 20th century, but by the 1940s were used for storing potatoes. In the 1960s, it was converted into a public gallery showcasing historic costumes. This closed in the 1990s, and the block now houses the estate's ticket office, cafe, and two shops. The stables have been grade I listed since 1987.
Architecture
Stable Block
The stable block is built of limestone with hipped Westmorland slate roofs, forming four ranges around a quadrangle. The main range has two storeys and nine bays with a continuous impost band, and single-storey extensions at the ends. The middle three bays are in Tuscan style, and contain a tall arch flanked by sash windows with radial glazing. The corner pavilions have sash windows flanked by flat buttresses with paterae friezes and ball finials, clasping a coped parapet with blind balustrading to the centre. In the upper floor are sash windows, a balustrade over the middle three bays, and a central panel with swags and paterae, vases at each end, and a central urn flanked by dogs. The dogs were originally placed on the Exclamation Gate, and were moved to the stables by Carr.
Pump
The pump in the centre of the stable yard is grade II listed. It is constructed of limestone and wood, and is about 2 metres (6 ft 7 in) high. It has a square base with a chamfered plinth, and a wooden pier with sunken panels and a low band. This tapers to a moulded cornice, and is surmounted by a lamp.
Victoria Gate
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Adjoining the stables, and the Walled Garden, is the grade I listed Victoria Gate, dating from the early 18th century. The pier to the north of the gate is in sandstone, it has a cruciform plan, it is rusticated, and is about 5 metres (16 ft) high. It has a moulded cornice, a pyramidal cap and a pineapple finial. The gates and railings are in wrought iron, and about 4 metres (13 ft) high. Above the gates is an elaborate overthrow surmounted by a crown.
See also
References
- Wragg, Brian (2000). The Life and Works of John Carr of York. Oblong. ISBN 9780953657421.
- ^ "Architect John Carr and our stately Stable Block". Castle Howard. Retrieved 8 January 2025.
- ^ Historic England, "The Stables, Henderskelfe (1172772)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 29 December 2024
- ^ Grenville, Jane; Pevsner, Nikolaus (2023) . Yorkshire: The North Riding. The Buildings of England. New Haven and London: Yale University Press. ISBN 978-0-300-25903-2.
- Historic England, "Pump in Stable Yard, Henderskelfe (1149006)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 28 December 2024
- Historic England, "Victoria gate and railings and pier to north, Henderskelfe (1172781)", National Heritage List for England, retrieved 29 December 2024