Introduction
The recreation ground was provided as a memorial to the men who fell in the Great War 1914/1919.
The recreation ground was given by Sir Algernon Osborn Bart. The other costs were met by public subscription of the inhabitants of Compton and Chicksands.
This recreation ground has full size grass football pitches. The names of those commemorated are given on the posts at the entrance.
- Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts
Access contact details
Park open to the public.
The park has play equipment for children and and is used for regular Saturday league football by Shefford Town & Campton Football Club.
For more information and Code of Conduct for the hire of the recreation ground please visit the Campton & Chicksands Parish Council website.
Directions
Campton Recreation Ground is located in Rectory Road, Campton.
The nearest train station is Arlesey Station.
- History
The memorial ground was opened by Lady Osborn on the 20th July 1920.
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
- Key Information
Type
Park
Purpose
Recreational/sport
Principal Building
Recreational
Period
Early 20th Century (1901-1932)
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
Civil Parish
Campton & Chicksands
Electoral Ward
Shefford, Campton and Gravenhurst