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Football
Demesnes, Football Ground
54.538676, -1.918861
Barnard Castle
Opened:
1870s
Closed:
Unknown
Reclaimed
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
1 Aug 2022
Barnard Castle FC
HER Description
NEHL - Newspaper archives show the Demesne fields were used for football fixtures in the 1870s. Barnard Castle FC played most commonly here as well as the students of Gainford Academy. A particular match between these two teams occurred in December 1873, featuring a significant crowd, where Barnard Castle FC beat Gainsford Academy 1-0.
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
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