Mansfield Rugby Union Football Club

Like all Rugby Clubs, from the outset we currently have always dreamed of owning our own ground and facilities. After several disappointments, we were offered 9 acres of derelict land off Eakring Road. This was finally purchased in 1977. Whilst never used as a tip, several heaps of sand and soil had been dumped on the land. With a fall of 10metres, drastic grading was necessary. A Euclid was hired in September 1977, and an area of sufficient size for two pitches and the Clubhouse were graded. About 30, 000 tons of sand were moved, involving a cut of up to 3 meters and a fill of up to 4 meters.