Faringdon Park (Swindon)

United Kingdom / England / Swindon / Faringdon Road
In 1844, land to the west of the new Railway Village, between Faringdon Road and the church was purchased by the GWR from Lt. Col. Vilett, a local landowner, for use as a cricket ground hence it was originally known as the cricket field. A pavilion was built on the north side of the site and the New Swindon cricket team played there from 1847.

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Coordinates:   51°33'35"N   1°47'40"W
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