Difference between revisions of "Mossilee"
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| Mossilee | |
| Selkirkshire | |
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| Location | |
| Town: | Galashiels |
| Grid reference: | NT48073648 |
| Location: | 55°37’9"N, 2°49’34"W |
| History | |
| Established: | c. 1899 |
| Information | |
| Sport: | Cricket |
Mossilee is a cricket ground in Galashiels, on the Selkirkshire side of the town. It was established before 1899: the first recorded match held on the ground was a first-class match between Scotland and the touring Indians in 1911.[1] The three-day match between the sides ended in a draw.[2] The only other recorded match held on the ground came in 1927 when the South of Scotland played the touring New Zealanders.[3]
The ground is still in use to this day. The club have won the borders T20 league three years running.
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References
- ↑ "First-Class Matches played on Mossilee, Galashiels". CricketArchive. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/24/1683_f.html. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ↑ "Scotland v Indians, 1911". CricketArchive. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Scorecards/8/8533.html. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
- ↑ "Other matches played on Mossilee, Galashiels". CricketArchive. https://cricketarchive.com/Archive/Grounds/24/1683_misc.html. Retrieved 19 October 2011.
