Ardencaple Park was a

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ground in

Helensburgh Helensburgh (; gd, Baile Eilidh) is an affluent coastal town on the north side of the Firth of Clyde in Scotland, situated at the mouth of the Gareloch. Historically in Dunbartonshire, it became part of Argyll and Bute following local governm ...

, Scotland. It was the home ground of Helensburgh F.C. during their time in the

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History

Helensburgh were elected to the new Third Division of the

in 1923, and the first SFL match played at Ardencaple on 18 August 1923 saw Helensburgh lose 1–0 to Arthurlie in front of 1,000 spectators.Paul Smith & Shirley Smith (2005) ''The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds Second Edition 1888–2005'', Yore Publications, p150, The probable record attendance of 1,500 was set during the following season when Helensburgh played

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in the first round of the

Scottish Cup The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,Montrose 5–1. Ardencaple Park is now part of the grounds of Helensburgh Cricket and Rugby Football Club.

References

{{Authority control Defunct football venues in Scotland Helensburgh F.C. Sports venues in Argyll and Bute