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The Nest (Norwich) was a League ground for 16 seasons;
from July 1st, 1920 to
June 30th, 1935
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The Nest (Norwich) was the 98th
ground
to be used for a League game.
Year opened 1908 Year closed 1935
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| GROUND HISTORY adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds" |
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| Located on the east side of Rosary Road, The Nest occupied a cramped and awkwardly shaped site on a former chalk pit known as Rumps Hole. Initial construction involved the removal of lime kilns and filling of large holes but the most bizarre feature was a near-vertical cliff face at the east end of the pitch along which a series of walkways and platforms provided limited viewing.
When Norwich City moved here from Newmarket Road in 1908, the facilities included two stands removed from the former ground and re-erected along the sides of the pitch, a pavilion in the south west corner and a cover installed over a flat area at the east end. The cramped nature of the site ensured that standing accommodation around the touchline was severely restricted with most spectators dispersed on the cliff faces at the east end.
Although only limited improvements were made in preparation for their debut in the Football League in 1920, large gates were accommodated (sometimes not without mishap), culminating in the attendance at the FA Cup 5th Round tie against Sheffield Wednesday on February 16th, 1935 (0-1) when no less than 25,007 spectators were squeezed in. Norwich City moved to Carrow Road at the end of this season and the site was later utilized for a small industrial estate.
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GROUND DETAILS adapted from "The Extreme Groundhoppers Guide" |
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