1 8 Jackson, Deposit of tJie Lower Bann Valley. 



for spearint^ fish, seems a very likely' one, considering the 

 fact that Toome is so noted for its salmon fishery. This 

 fact would tend to make the Bann valley an important 

 fishing centre in former times as it is to-day. 



It is probable that many, if not all, of the larger and 

 broader flakes were used as knives, as pointed out by the 

 Rev. G. R. Buick ('84) in his description of flint implements 

 found at Glenhue, Co. Antrim, about four miles east of 

 Culbane. He argues that their comparatively great breadth 

 precludes their use as spear heads. Many of them also 

 might have served equally well as scrapers, the sharp 

 cutting edge, formed by the natural fracture of the flint, 

 being especially adapted for this purpose. 



Tliey were probably seldom used unmounted. Stevens 

 ('70) mentions the finding of a flake of gray flint in the bed 

 of the Bann, at Toome, which had one end wrapped round 

 with moss (Hypnuni brcvirostre) intended apparently as a 

 substitute for a handle. This is interesting, but further 

 details are desirable. 



In conclusion I must gratefully acknowledge the very 

 kind assistance received from Mr. R. Bell in lending me 

 numerous specimens and guiding me over the district. 

 To Mr. R. Welch, M.R.I. A., I am also much indebted for 

 advice and for several of the photographs accompanying 

 this article, and to Dr. W. E. Hoyle, M.A., F.R.S.E., for 

 his kindness in communicating the paper. 



