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A similar example, but much larger, is figured by Wood- 

 Martin ('95, fig. 152) from the site of a lake-dwelling in 

 the island of Achill. 



d. Inscribed Whetstone. 



Another example of a clay-slate whetstone in Mr. Bell's 

 collection is of peculiar interest. It was found near 

 Culbane 2 feet from the surface, embedded in the deposit 

 and measures 4 inches long and \\ inches wide, and 

 possesses two flat surfaces. One end is perforated with a 

 circular hole. On one of the flat surfaces near the per- 

 forated end are a number of small delicately inscribed 





characters which can easily be distinguished by the naked 

 eye. Apparently the whole surface of the stone has been 

 covered with similar characters, but, owing to wear, those 

 at the opposite end have become partially obliterated, but 

 with a lens traces of their presence are indicated. Such 

 of the markings as are clearly visible are given in the 

 following sketch, drawn slightly larger than their natural 

 size, but occupying approximately the same relative 

 positions. 



According to Wood-Martin ('95) Oghamic scribings 

 have been found on bone pins and other ornaments 

 from the lake-dwellings of Ballinderry and Strokestown. 

 He gives two figures (figs. 13 & 14, p. 41) representing 



