It was once part of Woolwich Common, then used as a venue for cricket matches in the 18th century and as the home of Woolwich Cricket Club at that time.

Woolwich Cricket Club came briefly to prominence in August 1754 when the team played home and away games against Dartford, at this time was probably the strongest team in England.

Barrack Field was frequently used for matches in this period.

[2] It is possible that Woolwich Cricket Club was merged into the Royal Artillery Cricket Club (RACC) or alternatively that it disbanded after the RACC took full possession of Barrack Field.

According to its own website,[3] RACC first played cricket in 1765, having been started as a private club by Royal Artillery officers.