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Report of Present State of Stonehenge. 105 
»»61. Also much injured by walking on. 
», 62. [Under 50 3.] 
- 5,63. Very much damaged by feet. 
», 64. Upright and in good order. 
65. Recently injured by the carving of initials and scraping. 
» 66. Likewise recently carved and chipped. 
» 67. Under a stone, therefore not damaged. 
» 68. Worn by feet. 
In addition to these stones within the area there are certain shal 
lying stones, which require notice. 
‘(a) An outlying stone, lying to E.S.E. About nine years since a 
fire was lighted against this stone, when a large piece was 
split off, by some accounts as large as a horse’s head ; other- 
wise computed at three-quarters of a hundredweight. 
“(6) The “ Slaughtering Stone” ; an attempt has evidently been made 
(whether.in ancient or modern days is uncertain) probably to 
remove a corner of this stone by means of six holes cut in a 
line, after the manner of breaking sarsens now practised. 
(ce) The “ Friar’s Heel,” otherwise known as the “ Devil’s Heel,” 
much chipped, and very much inclined. 
In addition to the injuries detailed above, it should be added that 
scribbling with chalk all over the stones has been indulged in to a 
large extent, and, though such chalk marks may not be positively 
injurious, they are very disfiguring, and should not be permitted. 
It should also be mentioned that rabbits have burrowed beneath 
several of the stones, as has been already noticed; and this would 
form a very serious item of danger, but that steps have been taken 
-for the banishment of that mischievous rodent, and it is sincerely 
‘hoped that, by continued vigilance on the part of the keeper, no 
‘injury need now be apprehended from that source. 
The practical question now arises, what (under the circumstances 
detailed above) is the recommendation of the deputation ? and on 
‘this point we are of opinion, that, owing to the increase of visitors, 
