He was born 12 April 1805 at Charlton, Kent, the son of the Reverend Thomas Chamberlayne and Maria Francesca Walker.
[2] Chamberlayne made his first-class debut for Hampshire against Marylebone Cricket Club in 1842.
Additionally, Chamberlayne played a single first-class match for the Marylebone Cricket Club against Petworth in 1844.
In 1822, the townspeople erected a memorial consisting of an iron Doric column; this now stands in Houndwell Park, near the city centre.
He also played first-class cricket for Hampshire as well as holding a keen interest in yachting.