Fielders Sports Ground is a cricket ground inHornchurch, England.[1] It was formerly part of the grounds of Langtons House and was known asLangton Park when it was an important venue.
The ground is located on land that was part of the grounds ofLangtons House, built in the 18th century.[2] The park, known as Langton Park, was the home ofHornchurch Cricket Club and staged important matches from 1787 to 1793. At that time, the Hornchurch club was representative ofEssex as a county.
The earliest recorded important match at Langton Park was in May 1785 when Essex playedMiddlesex and the last wasEssex v MCC in May 1793.[3] The ground faded from the records as theNapoleonic Wars progressed and Essex ceased to have an important county team.
By 1889, the Hornchurch club had moved from Langtons to nearbyGrey Towers.[4] It is still used by the club as a secondary location toHarrow Lodge Park.[5]
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