Cricket club
Essex County Cricket Club
Limited-overs name: Essex Eagles
About the club
Founded in 1876, Essex became a first-class county in 1894. The club enjoyed a golden era from the late 1970s and remains closely associated with its compact Chelmsford home.
County Cricket Ground
Chelmsford
- Capacity
- 6,500
About the ground
Essex have used Chelmsford as their headquarters since 1925. Its compact boundaries and lively atmosphere have helped make it a noted limited-overs venue.
Other grounds
- Castle Park – Colchester
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