NPRN413430
Map ReferenceST38NW
Grid ReferenceST3125186779
Unitary (Local) AuthorityNewport
Old CountyMonmouthshire
CommunityPillgwenlly
Type Of SiteRECREATION GROUND
Period20th Century
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Description

The oldest part of Pill Recreation Ground opened in 1911 to mark the coronation of King George V and was a relatively small recreation ground in contrast to the Athletics Ground situated over the road. With the demolition of much of Price Street, Lime Street, Jeddo Street, Baldwin Street, and Pottery Terrace in the course of the 1980s, Coronation Park was expanded substantially and is today one of the main public recreation areas in the city. Providing facilities for soccer, rugby, and baseball, Coronation Park is a regular host of international baseball matches particularly those between England and Wales.

Daryl Leeworthy, RCAHMW, 25 March 2011.

 

Source:

'Coronation Park - History', newportparks.org.uk