Wandlebury Stable Entry

The estate built inside the rings of the ancient hill fort at WANDLEBURY,near Gog Magog, Cambridgshire, in England, was the seat and former stud for Francis, the second Earl of Godolphin.

Cupola with Clock

Grave

"THE GODOLPHIN ARABIAN DIED IN 1753 AGED 29

Grave Uner Arcway

Arcway

Stable Block

Oil Painting

The wording underneath it states: "The Godolphin Arabian. Sire of Lath, Dismal, Cade, Dormouse, Babraham, Blank, Bajazet, Amelia, Whitenose, and several other Capital Horses. Died at Hogmagog, seat of Ye Rt. Hon. Earl of Godolphin. Died 1753. Aged 29."

Cupola with Clock

Grounds

Unfortunately, the Earl of Godolphin's house was in such a state that it had to be torn down. However, one of the women in the offices informed me that they had located the original blueprints of his house and were considering rebuilding it exactly as it once was. (Winslow, Amanda)

SignBoard at Stable Block

Amanda Winslow - Godolphin Arabian

Breyer, Stone. North Light and other brands horse collector. She has well over 500 models of horses. She also does her own painting and customizing of her own models.

Wandlebury

The first clue to the real history of Wandlebury is the bridge over the moat, no gatehouse or ruins that you would expect from a castle, just a simple, short, brick bridge.

Wandlebury Archway

Wandlebury Godolphin Arabian Grave

The GODOLPHIN ARABIAN became alegend in his own time, which explains why, when he died in 1753, at the estimated age of 29, he was buried with honors within the stable complex in a spot where all would have to pass.

Godolphin Arabian Grave Stone

Amongthe Arabian's best progeny were REGULUS, LATH, CADE, and Godolphin-breds BABRAHAM, BLANK, and *SELIMA, the latter an important runner and foundation mare upon her importation to America.