Scheduled MonumentsScotlandCathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow
Former football ground, glasgow

Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow

Scotland
HES SM13799
Site type
Former football ground, glasgow
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Cathkin Park is a former football ground located in Glasgow, Scotland, which served as the home of Cathkin Park Football Club and later Third Lanark Football Club during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The stadium was established in the 1880s and became one of Glasgow's significant sporting venues, reflecting the city's prominence in Scottish football during that era. The ground's physical infrastructure, typical of Victorian and Edwardian football facilities, included terracing and stands that accommodated spectators during matches. Third Lanark ceased operations in 1967, and the site has since fallen into disuse, though the remains of the ground retain archaeological and historical importance as evidence of Glasgow's sporting heritage and urban development.

Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13799. View the official record →

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What is Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow?

Cathkin Park is a former football ground located in Glasgow, Scotland, which served as the home of Cathkin Park Football Club and later Third Lanark Football Club during the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13799.

Who is responsible for protecting Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow?

Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13799.

What other scheduled monuments are near Cathkin Park, former football ground, Glasgow?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Cathcart Castle (1.9 km), Glasgow Cathedral, precinct and graveyard (3.9 km), Glasgow, remains of Bell's Pottery, Kyle Street (4.4 km).

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