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CLOVELLY (19/11/2005) The ground is fully enclosed by either hedges or fences and the near side,
running parallel to Wrinkleberry Lane, is slightly banked. There is a covered standing
enclosure about half way along and I'd estimate it could accommodate around 50 spectators.
The two end sections of this structure are awarded "dug out" status but there
are no benches! A brick tea hut has also been erected on this side and additional hard
standing is provided by a paved approach pathway. A couple of picnic style bench/tables
are here too, but I suspect no serious football watchers would occupy them! Behind the
near goal there is also hard standing in part of the car-park area. The opposite side is
not favoured by spectators as there is very little room between the pitch and the high
wire fence which, with quite recently grown saplings, is designed to reduce the numbers of
footballs lost - it's a steep drop towards the cliffs on the other side! Upstairs in the
Parish Hall there is a comfortable social club and the bar was open just before the end of
the game. Bass, in its latest Marston's incarnation, was served on handpump and that was a
surprise. There is a lounge and adjoining games room from where an excellent view of the
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