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Cricket
Gainford Green
54.545779, -1.737840
Gainford
Opened:
19th c
Closed:
19th c
Reclaimed
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
7 Nov 2022
Gainford Academy
HER Description
NEHL - Cricket was played on Gainford Green on a number of occasions in the 1860s between Gainford Academy and various other clubs in the region, including Bishop Auckland Temperance Clubs and Darlington. It does not appear there were any competition elements, so were likely exhibition matches. Cricket did continue into the 1870s at Gainford, though unfortunately no information is given as to where their home matches were played.
Ordnance Survey, 1897
Gainford Green in the late 19th century, after we can confirm cricket was played here. Gainford Academy was the larger building on South Terrace. Unknown Source.
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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