Langton Park

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Langton Park was a first-class cricket ground in Hornchurch, Essex. Surrounding Langton's House, built in the 18th century,[1] the park was the home of Hornchurch Cricket Club and was a major venue from 1785 to 1793. At that time, the Hornchurch club was representative of Essex as a county.

The earliest recorded first-class match at Langton Park was in May 1785 when Essex played Middlesex and the last was Essex v MCC in May 1793.[2]

The ground faded from the records as the Napoleonic Wars progressed and Essex ceased to have a first-class county team.

By 1889, the Hornchurch club had moved from Langton Park to nearby Grey Towers Park.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Havering Borough Council site
  2. ↑ Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744-1826), Lillywhite, 1862
  3. ↑ Hornchurch CC site

Bibliography

  • Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744–1826), Lillywhite, 1862

External links

English first-class cricket venues to 1825

Coordinates: 51°33′56″N 0°13′02″E / 51.5656°N 0.2172°E / 51.5656; 0.2172


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