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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
PLAYGREEN Playgreen
Playgreen
Playgreen
Valuation Roll
Mr Alexander Gray occupier
Mr John Barron Blackbog
036 Is the name of a small farm Consisting of a farm house out houses and garden attached, Situated about 14 chains south of where the boundary touch the County Road; The property of William Kilgour Esqr. of Tulloch.

When the parish belonged to the House of Meldrum; parties connected with the House, used to come to a large green mass adjoining this place & play at different games - thus "Play Green."
URN FOUND HERE A.D. 1853 [South Byebush] Urn found here A.D. 1853 Mr George Barron, North Byebush 036 When the Tenant of South Byebush was making a ditch here, he discovered; about 3 feet from the surface, about two cart loads of stones, amongst which was the Urn in question, containing unctuous matter; it measured about 6 inches in diameter & 9 inches deep. The Tenant used the Urn as a flower pot for sometime, but unfortuately it was broken to pieces. It was ornamented round the side apparently with the thumb nail.

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Parish of Meldrum

[Under Urn found here A.D. 1853] is a drawing of an urn showing the dimensions of 6 inches wide and 9 inches deep.

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