W. H. Laverton's Ground
W. H. Laverton's Ground is a historic cricket ground in Westbury, Wiltshire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1888, when W. H. Laverton's XI played O. G. Radcliffe's XI.[1] The ground hosted a single first-class match in 1890, which saw W. H. Laverton's XI playing the touring Australians.[2]
| Wellhead Lane Leighton Sports Field | |||
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| Location | Westbury, Wiltshire | ||
| Coordinates | 51.2538°N 2.1831°W | ||
| Establishment | 1888 (first recorded match) | ||
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| As of 11 August 2010 Source: Ground profile | |||
Originally part of the grounds of Leighton House, which is today home to the Army Officer Selection Board, the field is now part of Wiltshire Council's Leighton Recreation Centre complex in Wellhead Lane, Westbury, and Wiltshire & District Cricket Club are based there.[3]
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