jan 1, 1611 - nine-holes
Description:
A game played outside, with nine holes cut in the turf: stones or other rounded objects had to be rolled into the holes and three in a row was a winning score. Alternatively a similar game could be played indoors using a board. 1611 <i>James Kendroe and Will. Nelson of Northallerton for using unlawfull games on the Sabaoth daie, viz. at Nyenholes </i>(NRQS1/240).Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1611
Now
~ 414 years ago