Coundon Greyhound Stadium

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Coordinates54°39′42″N 1°38′23″W / 54.66167°N 1.63972°W / 54.66167; -1.63972
Opened1938
Closed1960s?
Coundon Greyhound Stadium
Interactive map of Coundon Greyhound Stadium
LocationCoundon, County Durham
Coordinates54°39′42″N 1°38′23″W / 54.66167°N 1.63972°W / 54.66167; -1.63972
Construction
Opened1938
Closed1960s?

Coundon Greyhound Stadium was a greyhound racing stadium situated off the B6287, in Coundon, County Durham.[1]

The track was constructed in 1936, on fields to the south side of the Bishop's Park Colliery off the Wharton Road/Church Road (B6287 today).[2][3]

Opening

Greyhound racing started on Saturday 1 October 1938, serving as entertainment for the Jawblades Pit miners.[4]

History

Closure

References

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