Ironmould Lane, Bristol facts for kids
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| Location | Bristol | ||
| Establishment | 1894 (first recorded match) | ||
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| As of 30 August 2010 Source: Ground profile |
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Ironmould Lane is a special place in Bristol, England, where the game of cricket has been played for a very long time. It's a cricket ground, which is like a big field designed just for playing cricket matches.
This historic ground has seen many exciting games and is still used by local teams today. It's a great example of how sports venues can have a long and interesting past.
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The Start of Cricket at Ironmould Lane
The very first game recorded at Ironmould Lane was way back in 1894. Imagine how different the world was then! In that first match, two local teams, Brislington and Peasedown St John, played against each other. This shows that the ground has been a part of the community for over a hundred years.
Big Matches and Famous Teams
Ironmould Lane also hosted some important professional cricket games. In 1969, it held its first "List-A" match. A List-A match is a type of one-day cricket game, often played between professional teams. It's a step below the biggest international matches, but still very exciting!
In that first big game, a famous team called Somerset played against Surrey. These are two well-known county teams in English cricket. The match was part of a competition called the Player's County League.
The next year, in 1970, the ground hosted another List-A match. Again, Somerset played, this time against Derbyshire. This was part of the John Player League. These matches brought top-level cricket to Ironmould Lane, making it a significant place in the sport's history.
Ironmould Lane Today
Even though it hosted big professional games many years ago, Ironmould Lane is still a busy cricket ground. It is the home ground for the Brislington Cricket Club. This means that local players continue to practice and play matches there, keeping the spirit of cricket alive at this historic venue.
Find Out More About Ironmould Lane
- Ironmould Lane on CricketArchive
- Ironmould Lane on Cricinfo
