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at the time, find was induced by the representations then made to 

 liim by the members to reconsider his determination. When so 

 much damage has recently been done to prehistoric and historic 

 remains in England, it is but just that we should record the fact 

 in our Proceedings, that both the landlord, Mr. Carr, of Twerton, 

 and his tenant, Mr. GifFard, most kindly acceded to the request 

 made to them on behalf of the Club, and made arrangements whereby 

 the traces that still remain of this ancient boundary have been 

 spared. If our efforts have been attended with success in this 

 instance, we have on the other hand to lament the inclosure and 

 filling up of the fosse adjoining the shire stones, whereby one of the 

 best examples in the neighbourhood of the ancient fosse-road has 

 been hidden from the public. No opportunity was aff"orded the 

 Club of making a representation to the proprietor on the subject, 

 as they were quite unaware of such a thing being in contemplation, 

 until one day in September, on crossing Banner Down, they saw a 

 six foot wall already in course of erection. Before passing from 

 this subject, it will be well to state that in accordance with a general 

 movement taking place among kindred Societies, our Club has for- 

 warded a memorial duly signed to the Secretary of State, praying 

 that eff"ectual means be taken for the preservation of prehistoric and 

 other remains in Great Britain and Ireland, which are constantly 

 undergoing destruction by persons who are ignorant of their value- 

 July 25th was selected for a visit to Ammerdown. As permission 

 could not be obtained to inspect the house owing to the illness of 

 the Rev. T. R. Joliff"e, the members drove through the woods to 

 the Tower, ascended its 171 iron steps, and from the glass dome 

 enjoyed a fine and extensive view. The oscillation of the tower 

 was distinctly perceptible in the summer gale which was then 

 blowing. After a short delay at the base to partake of lunch, 

 which was rendered all the more enjoyable by the scent of the 

 newly made hay, and by the admirable arrangements of Colonel 

 Wyndham Baker, the drive was continued through the park in 

 front of the house, and hence to Bath through Radstock. On 2Ath 

 Oct. an excursion was planned to the Somerset Tower, near 

 Hawkesbury; the 8.25 train was taken to Wickwar, and the 

 members walked thence to the tower on the top of the hill, a 



