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Football
Quaking Houses, Football Ground
54.852670, -1.708146
South Moor, Stanley
Opened:
c1950s
Closed:
20th c
Open
Condition:
Home Teams/Clubs:
Last Updated:
24 Oct 2023
South Moor FC
HER Description
NEHL - A football ground was opened around the mid 20th century at Quaking Houses, presumably for South Moor FC. There was previously a ground immediately south of Fourth Street, however by the 1960s it had moved to this location.
On Google Earth satellite imagery, the site was still allotments in the 1940s, so it is likely this ground was bedded in in the 1950s. It featured a small pavilion on the top right corner of the ground, though doesn't feature many other facilities.
South Moor took part in the Tyneside Senior League against teams such as Swalwell, Seaton Burn, Shotley Bridge and Consett.
The ground is still open, though appears to be a general recreational field with South Moor AFC playing at the old cricket field adjacent.
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Historic Environment Records
Durham/Northumberland: Keys to the Past
Tyne and Wear: Sitelines
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