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Stable #1 circa 1805. The second master of Hampton built this two-story stone structure with hip roof to house his prized riding and thoroughbred race horses. Governor Ridgely was a noted horse breeder and racing enthusiast of his time. This structure was built of rough fieldstone, and originally covered with stucco and scored to imitate the "cut block" stucco treatment of the mansion.
Stable #2 [on the right] circa 1857. The third and fourth masters of Hampton constructed this cut stone two story building, with hip roof surmounted by a cupola, to house additional riding horses, carriage horses, and other thoroughbreds. The cut stone exterior of this stable was intended to remain exposed. |