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49°29′06″N 2°32′46″W / 49.485°N 2.546°W / 49.485; -2.546

The Corbet Field
LocationSaint Sampson, Guernsey
OwnerThe Corbet Family Trust
OperatorVale Recreation FC
Capacity3000
SurfaceGrass
Opened1932
Tenants
Vale Recreation FC, Vale Recreation Bowls Club, Guernsey F.A.

The Corbet Field is a multi-use stadium in St Sampson, Guernsey. It is currently used for football matches and Crown Green Bowling. The field is the home of Vale Recreation FC, Vale Recreation Bowls Club and serves as the home of the Guernsey national football team administration centre.

History

The stadium was built in 1932 by Jurat Wilfred John Corbet OBE (1893–1971) who donated the land for such use.

References

  1. Mark Ogier (17 September 2009). "Snow-shocked Corbets made success of their new life in Canada". www.thisisguernsey.com. Retrieved 7 March 2010.
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