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Chancelot Park

Buildings and structures in LeithDefunct football venues in ScotlandFootball venues in EdinburghLeith Athletic F.C.Scottish Football League venues
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Chancelot Park was a football ground in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland. It was the home ground of Leith Athletic from 1900 until 1904 and again from 1919 until 1924.

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Chancelot Park
Ferry Road, City of Edinburgh Trinity

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EH6 4SR City of Edinburgh, Trinity
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