Built of concrete the stables could hold up to 50 horses and were of a dimension in keeping with Glenmark's grandeur. Designed by S C Farr who was responsible for most of Glenmark's buildings, the stables have by now lost most of their ornamental and functional embellishments such as the bell tower, courtyard and pigeon cotes, but remain an impressive sight.
The stables included a granary, smithy, coach houses and full length fodder lofts. At some stage part has been adapted for shearing.
It is today a fine legacy of the huge runs and a worthy monument to the enterprise of the runholder. As an early use of concrete Glenmark Stables has considerable technological importance.
List Entry Information
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
277
Date Entered
27th June 1985
Date of Effect
27th June 1985
City/District Council
Hurunui District
Region
Canterbury Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration includes part of the land described as Lot 1 DP 4249 (RT CB408/156, NZ Gazette 2009 p. 3903), Canterbury Land District, and the building known as Glenmark Station Stables thereon.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 4249 (RT CB408/156, NZ Gazette 2009 p. 3903), Canterbury Land District
Location Description
Glemark Settlement off Kings Road, Glenmark Drive, Waipara.
Status
Listed
List Entry Status
Historic Place Category 1
Access
Private/No Public Access
List Number
277
Date Entered
27th June 1985
Date of Effect
27th June 1985
City/District Council
Hurunui District
Region
Canterbury Region
Extent of List Entry
Extent of registration includes part of the land described as Lot 1 DP 4249 (RT CB408/156, NZ Gazette 2009 p. 3903), Canterbury Land District, and the building known as Glenmark Station Stables thereon.
Legal description
Lot 1 DP 4249 (RT CB408/156, NZ Gazette 2009 p. 3903), Canterbury Land District
Location Description
Glemark Settlement off Kings Road, Glenmark Drive, Waipara.
Construction Details
Start Year
1881
Type
Original Construction
Construction Details
Start Year
1881
Type
Original Construction
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Historical and Associated Iwi / Hapū / Whānau
Other Information
This place was identified as significant under previous legislation with different information requirements. It remains significant under the current legislation. There is opportunity under our legislation and policies to add to this information. Further information about this place may be available from the Southern Regional Office of Heritage New Zealand Pouhere Taonga. Please note that entry on the New Zealand Heritage List/Rarangi Korero identifies only the heritage values of the property concerned, and should not be construed as advice on the state of the property, or as a comment of its soundness or safety, including in regard to earthquake risk, safety in the event of fire, or insanitary conditions. This historic place was registered under the Historic Places Act 1980. The following text is the original citation considered by the NZHPT Board at the time of registration. Information in square brackets indicate modifications made after the paper was considered by the NZHPT Board.
Former Usages
General Usage: Agriculture
Specific Usage: Stables
Former Usages
General Usage: Agriculture
Specific Usage: Stables
Location
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