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 sport of cricket is played. It's known as a cricket ground, which is like a stadium for cricket matches. This ground has a long history, with games happening there for over a hundred years!
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Discovering Ironmould Lane's Cricket History
Cricket has been played at Ironmould Lane since at least 1894. The very first match recorded there was between two local teams, Brislington and Peasedown St John. Imagine the excitement of those early games!
Big Matches at Ironmould Lane
Later, in 1969, Ironmould Lane hosted its first "List-A" cricket match. A List-A match is a type of professional cricket game where each team has a limited number of overs to bat. It's a faster, more exciting version of the sport.
In that first big game, Somerset, a famous professional team, played against Surrey. This match was part of a competition called the Player's County League.
The next year, in 1970, Ironmould Lane hosted one more List-A match. Again, Somerset played, this time against Derbyshire. This game was part of the John Player League. These were important events for the ground and the local cricket fans.
Ironmould Lane Today
Even after all these years, Ironmould Lane is still a busy and important cricket ground. It continues to be used for matches and is a central part of the local cricket community.
Home of Brislington Cricket Club
Today, Ironmould Lane is the home ground for the Brislington Cricket Club. This means it's where their teams practice and play their home games. It's a place where new generations of cricketers can learn and enjoy the sport, just like players have done for over a century.
