THE NEST (NORWICH)
The Nest (Norwich) was a League ground for 16 seasons
from 1 Jul 1920 to 30 Jun 1935
The 98th ground used for a League game
Opened: 1908 • Closed: 1935
TENANTS
Teams that have used this ground as a home
| Team | From | To | Notes | ||
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Norwich City | 1 Aug 1908 | 7 May 1935 | The club was a founder member of the Football League Division 3 in 1920 and moved to Carrow Road in 1935. |
LEAGUE EVENTS
Promotions, relegations and ground moves associated with this ground
| Date | Team | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 1920 | Norwich City | Founder member of Division 3 |
| 1 Jul 1935 | Norwich City | Moved from The Nest (Norwich) to Carrow Road |
GROUND HISTORY
adapted from "The Ultimate Directory of English & Scottish Football League Grounds"
Located on the east side of Rosary Road, The Nest occupied a cramped and awkwardly shaped site on a former chalk pit known as Rumpβs 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.
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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The Nest (Norwich)