Racecourse Ground, Swaffham
| Location | Swaffham, Norfolk |
|---|---|
| Home club | Swaffham Cricket Club |
| Establishment | 1797 |
| Last used | 1850 |
The Racecourse Ground was a cricket ground in Swaffham, Norfolk. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1797, when the Earl of Winchilsea's XI played Charles Lennox's XI.[1]
Norfolk teams played on the ground from 1844 to 1850 before the formation of Norfolk County Cricket Club, with the final recorded match on the ground against Marylebone Cricket Club.[2] The exact location of the ground is unknown.
References
- ↑ matches played on Racecourse Ground, CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2025. (subscription required)
- ↑ Other matches played on Racecourse Ground, CricketArchive. Retrieved 9 April 2025. (subscription required)
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