See the final pictures taken of Chesterfield's Saltergate ground during its demolition
From 1871 to 2010 Chesterfield Football Club played at the Saltergate ground – but after a relocation the site stood empty and was sold to Barratt Homes in 2012.
By Lucy Ball
Published 19th Mar 2020, 15:30 BST
Here are the final pictures of the Spireites’ old ground being turned to rubble.
Did you see a match there? What are your memories of the former football venue? Email[email protected] with your memories.
Demolition of the ground commenced in April 2012. By the end of June 2012, demolition of the structure was almost complete: the pitch had been removed, all four stands demolished and three of the floodlight pylons levelled Photo: Marisa Cashill
At the time of its closure, the four sides of the stadium were: The Main Stand, which was all-seated and contained an area designated as the Family Stand; the Spion Kop - the main terrace - known as the Karen Child Kop from 2008 for sponsorship reasons; the Compton Street Stand, running the full length of the pitch opposite the Main Stand; and the Cross Street End, an open terrace where away fans usually stood. Photo: Marisa Cashill
All that lives on of Saltergate is the memories, a street on the new estate called Spire Heights, a commisioned art piece and the fans and players memories Photo: BWJ