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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
URN FOUND HERE [Newtown] Urn found here
Urn found here
Urn found here
Mr McGregor, Newtown
Mr Booth, Braecroft
Charles Smith, Coldwells.
052 About 3 years ago when Mr McGregor, Tenant of Newtown, was ploughing his land, the plough struck against an Urn; but unfortunately it was broken to pieces by the force of the plough; however, burnt bones were found and a necklace, rudely ornamented, made of clay, or some sort of light stone, and which resembles a Romanists' rosary was also found. The Urn was ornamented & was placed mouth downwards. The necklace & a piece of the Urn is in the possession of Mr McGregor, Newtown.

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