G. P. Codie's Ground

G. P. Codie's Ground was a cricket ground in Eccles, Lancashire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1857, when Manchester Cricket Club played Surrey in the ground's first first-class match. The following year the ground held its second and final first-class match when Manchester Cricket Club played Sussex.[1]

G. P. Codie's Ground
Ground information
LocationEccles, Lancashire
Coordinates53.4822°N 2.3421°W / 53.4822; -2.3421
Establishment1857
Team information
Manchester Cricket Club (1857–1858)
As of 4 September 2010
Source: profile

During its existence, the ground was the home venue of Westerns Cricket Club. Westerns played the final recorded match held on the ground in 1881 when they played Cheshire.[2] The ground was located at the eastern end of Barton Lane and is today covered by housing.

References
  1. First-Class Matches played on G. P. Codie's Ground
  2. Other matches played on G. P. Codie's Ground

53.4822°N 2.3421°W / 53.4822; -2.3421

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