Ground Records
- Highest Team Total - Essex 662-7d, 1995
- Lowest Team Total - Essex 44, 1986
- Highest Individual Total - A.E. Fagg 244, 1938
- Best Bowling Figures - T.P.B. Smith 9-77, 1947
The ground is bordered by the remains of a Roman Wall and the willow-lined River Colne. However, this is the cause of the ground's drainage problems.
Lower Castle Park is also the only out ground in England & Wales which has hosted day/night matches.
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