W. H. Laverton's Ground is a historic

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ground in Westbury,

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. The first recorded match on the ground was in 1888, when W. H. Laverton's XI played O. G. Radcliffe's XI. The ground hosted a single first-class match in 1890, which saw W. H. Laverton's XI playing the touring

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. Originally part of the grounds of Leighton House, which is today home to the

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, the field is now part of

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's Leighton Recreation Centre complex in Wellhead Lane, Westbury, and the Westbury & District Cricket Club is based there.

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played some matches at the ground in the early 21st century. They returned for a

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doubleheader against

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in April 2024.

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