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then we have the three groups represented into which the index is 
divided. The form of the orbital opening also varies considerably ; 
in some cases it is nearly rectangular at each of the corners, giving 
a square appearance to the orbit, while in others it is much more 
circular. The direction of the transverse axes of the orbits likewise 
varies, being in some specimens nearly in the same horizontal line, 
while in others they are set at a more or less acute angle. The superior 
maxillz are sometimes massive, with the canine fosse but little 
marked; in other cases their surfaces are deeply hollowed out, 
forming large and deep canine fosse ; a well marked maxillary notch 
occurs in several specimens situated mesially to the lower end of the 
jugo-maxillary suture, but in other cases the lower border of the 
orbital process of the maxilla curves outwards without a distinct 
notch being formed. The malar bones are heavy and massive in 
some specimens, and less strongly developed in others; several 
individual variations in the form of these bones also occur. The 
form of the mandible varies a good deal; in some cases it is 
massive with well marked ridges for muscular attachments, while in 
others it is decidedly feeble. Its lower margin is wide and spreading 
outwards in some cases, while in others it slopes inwards. The 
length and inclination of the so-called horizontal ramus varies; in 
some cases it is short and nearly horizontal in position, while in 
others it is longer and slopes downwards and forwards. ‘The chin is 
rounded and broad in some specimens, narrow and pointed in others ; 
it is seldom very prominent. 
These characters enumerated fully justify the statement I made 
at the outset, viz., that we had to deal with a set of specimens 
showing very mixed characters. Had the persons whom these 
skeletons represent been of a homogeneous type much less variety of 
characters would have been found amongst them. It is a matter of 
considerable interest to note how these specimens from Woodyates 
agree or disagree with those found at Rotherley and Woodcuts, and 
accordingly I propose to make a few observations on the subject. 
Anyone accustomed to examine skulls, on looking at the three sets 
of specimens, would have little difficulty in discerning that each set 
possesses predominant characters of its own, though the Woodcuts 
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