G. P. Codie's Ground was a cricket ground in Eccles, Lancashire. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1857, when Manchester Cricket Club played Surrey in the ground's first first-class match on 10-11 June. The Western Club had commenced operations on their new ground, on Saturday, 23rd May. The following year the ground held its second and final first-class match when Manchester Cricket Club played Sussex.[1]

G. P. Codie's Ground
The new cricket-ground on its opening day Illustrated London News
Ground information
LocationEccles, Lancashire
Coordinates53°28′56″N 2°20′32″W / 53.4822°N 2.3421°W / 53.4822; -2.3421
Establishment1857
Team information
Manchester Cricket Club (1857–1858)
As of 4 September 2010
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During its existence, the ground was the home venue of Westerns Cricket Club. Westerns played the final recorded match held on the ground in 1881 when they played Cheshire.[2] The ground was located at the eastern end of Barton Lane and is today covered by housing.

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53°28′56″N 2°20′32″W / 53.4822°N 2.3421°W / 53.4822; -2.3421