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Priory Lane

Priory Lane — stadium in Eastbourne, England.

Priory Lane, stadiums in East Sussex

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Pevensey and Westham · 1.3 km

About

Priory Lane is a stadium in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1988. Wikidata describes it as: "stadium in Eastbourne, England". Coordinates: 50.8042°, 0.3208°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Priory Lane is an association football stadium located in Langney, an eastern suburb of Eastbourne, East Sussex, England. It is the home of Eastbourne Borough who play in the National League South. Eastbourne Borough have used this stadium since moving from the playing fields at Princes Park in 1983.

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Background

History

Building commenced in 1983 when the club, having just joined the Sussex County Football League, leased a playing field and built a garage to store equipment. The first competitive match played at Priory Lane was against East Preston on 15 September 1984, a match which the Sports won 1–0. At this time, the team played on the pitch in front of the modern stadium site. The club has played on the current pitch since 1988. It was later extended in the early 1990s as Langney Sports progressed through the Sussex County League. Before the construction of the Mick Green Stand, there was a raised mound where spectators had excellent views of the pitch. The Mick Green Stand was built in 1995 ahead of…

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Coordinates
50.8042, 0.3208
County
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Parish
Eastbourne, unparished area
Postcode
BN23 7QH
Parliamentary constituency
Eastbourne
Established
1988
Nearest railway station
Pevensey and Westham1.3 km
Official site
www.ebfc.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Priory Lane?
Priory Lane is in East Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN23 7QH), in the parish of Eastbourne, unparished area.
When was Priory Lane built?
Built or established in 1988.
Who owns Priory Lane?
Priory Lane is owned by Langney Sports Club.
How do I get to Priory Lane?
The nearest railway station is Pevensey and Westham, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN23 7QH.