Caterham Common

Caterham Common cricket ground
Location Caterham, Surrey
Coordinates 51°16′44″N 0°05′42″W / 51.279°N 0.095°W / 51.279; -0.095Coordinates: 51°16′44″N 0°05′42″W / 51.279°N 0.095°W / 51.279; -0.095
Home club Caterham Cricket Club
Establishment c.1765
Last used c.1770

Caterham Common near Caterham, Surrey was the venue for three cricket matches played from 1767 to 1769 which are classified as important by the ACS.[1][2] In the 18th century, it was the home venue of the Caterham Cricket Club, run by Henry Rowett.

References

  1. ACS, Important Matches, p. 23.
  2. Buckley, pp. 46–52.

Bibliography

  • ACS (1981). A Guide to Important Cricket Matches Played in the British Isles 1709–1863. Nottingham: ACS.
  • Buckley, G. B. (1935). Fresh Light on 18th Century Cricket. Cotterell.


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