Memorial
Castle Playing Fields
Current Location
Entrance located in Meadow Lane, end of Chancery Lane,, Castle Playing Fields, Chancery Lane, Thrapston, East Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire, NN14 4GD, England
OS Grid Reference
SP 99516 78885
Names listed on this memorial
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- Type of Memorial
- Park / Sports field
- WMR Reference Number
- 42062
- Description
- Playing field. Painted inscription on noticeboard located at entrance.
- Inscription
- CASTLE PLAYING FIELDS / A facility provided and maintained by Thrapston Town Council / These playing fields were purchased by the people and council of Thrapston / in 1950. On this site are the remains of a castle mound. The land was originally called "Paradise Close"
- War
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Additional Information
- No names recorded.
- Costs
- 900
- Sponsor Type
- public
Ceremonies
Unveiled
1950
Local Clergy/Dignitaries
- Custodian
- Thrapston Town Council.
Components
- Playing / Sports field
Made from: Plant Material
Condition: Good