St Lawrence Ground        

Canterbury, England

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Early in 2005 Canterbury lost its most iconic feature - after 200 years the famous lime tree, situated just inside the boundary, was blown down during winter storms. It was the end of an era, but not of a tradition, as Kent had planned ahead and had been growing a replacement. Just ahead of the 2005 season, the new tree was replanted by Colin Cowdrey, although at its current height, it won't be stopping too many sixes just yet. The St Lawrence Ground was built around the tree in 1847 and is quintessentially English with space for spectators to watch from their deckchairs or cars. Kent's long history of producing England wicketkeepers is remembered with the Leslie Ames Stand, prior to 1973 it was known as the Iron Stand. In 1999 the ground was England's base for their preparations for the World Cup, and hosted the match between England and Kenya - Canterbury's first ODI. In 2000 it was placed on the rota for the Natwest Series.
Andrew McGlashan (March 2005)

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Travel
Train Mainline station Canterbury East or West Car South of town centre. Parking at the ground, including around the boundary for county matches
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Latest Articles

• Canterbury feels the crunch (Jul 28, 2008)
• Kent suffer redevelopment delays (May 30, 2008)
• Kent face legal challenge to Canterbury development (Nov 15, 2007)
• Kent get Canterbury go ahead (Sep 4, 2007)
• Kent get Canterbury go-ahead (Jun 15, 2007)

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Latest Photos

Jun 30, 2005

A general view of Canterbury during the ODI
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Mar 8, 2005

Robert Neame plants the new lime tree
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Mar 8, 2005

Robert Neame plants the new lime tree
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Jan 11, 2005

The stump of the lime tree at Canterbury
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