Aidan Taylor Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 I am researching the oldest sports grounds and any original buildings still there. Of course Hallam have the oldest ground but I think they also have the oldest structure, namely the perimeter wall. This may have been built for the football club (though not cricket) in 1860 - their foundation year. Can anyone help with the following: 1. When was the wall built round the football and cricket pitches. 2. How high is it. 3. I believe it is not continuous, does it have many gaps? Many thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voldy Posted January 13, 2019 Share Posted January 13, 2019 Have a look at this; https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=18&lat=53.3765&lon=-1.5319&layers=168&right=BingHyb also Map 285 on this website: https://www.sheffieldhistory.co.uk/forums/topic/4008-os-maps-of-sheffield-and-district-1950s-over-300-of-them/?page=12&tab=comments#comment-23596 for the July 1951 survey. In addition using Google maps you can get a good idea of how it looks now by typing in 'Sandygate' and zooming and scrolling to take a trip along the roads on the north and west boundaries of the site. Certainly a very old wall of 19th century construction I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael W Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I played for Hallam in the 60s when Dooley was coach, i remember one night training when Douggie McMillan turned up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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