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Fielders Sports Ground is a cricket ground in Hornchurch, England. [1] It was formerly part of the grounds of Langtons House and was known as Langton Park when it was a first-class cricket ground.

The ground is located on land that was part of the grounds of Langtons House, built in the 18th century. [2] The park, known as Langton Park, was the home of Hornchurch Cricket Club and was a first-class cricket venue from 1787 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. [3] 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 Langtons to nearby Grey Towers. [4] It is still used by the club as a secondary location to Harrow Lodge Park. [5]

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  2. "Havering Borough Council site". Archived from the original on 28 October 2010. Retrieved 4 September 2008.
  3. Arthur Haygarth, Scores & Biographies, Volume 1 (1744-1826), Lillywhite, 1862
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