OS1/25/66/107
| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site of THE CASTLE OF THE GREEN AND SUPPOSED SITE OF A TEMPLE OF MARS | Site of The Castle of the Green and Supposed Site of A Temple of Mars. Site of The Castle of the Green and Supposed Site of A Temple of Mars. |
Mr. Marshall. Mr. Greig, Town Clerk. |
098 | [Situation] On the site of the Royal Bank office N.W.[north western] corner of Watergate "The site of these objects is now occupied by a large house of modern style 4 storeys high in the lower or ground flat of which is Kept the Perth branch of the Royal Bank of Scotland. The following account of this place is from the New Stat. Acct. [New Statistical Account]. "Perth must have been a place of considerable note long before the period when existing history refers to it. Near to the east end and on the South side of the High Street there is a house having on its front a marble Stone bearing the arms of the family of Aldie with this inscription "Here stood the *house of the Green". This house of the Green which was removed by Colonel [continued on next page] * Note: There is a Slight mistake in the above. The inscription is "Here Stood the Castle of the Green." |
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