The earliest known use of Chislehurst Common for cricket was in July 1738 when Chislehurst played London in a game that "turned several times" until finally being won by London. The venue was subsequently used in June 1740 for another Chislehurst v. London match, again won by London. It was the intended venue for
Kent to play London on 26 June 1741, but it was rained off. although it was used occasionally for cricket during the 19th and 20th centuries. ==References==