24 PAPEESj ETC. 



rnuch earlier than these, — earlier than 100 years betöre 

 Christ, and probably 150 or 200 years. 



The Tumuli found along its course, especially on the 

 Wilts Downs, all point to a very early date, but this sub- 

 ject we must leave to other antiquaries, or to another 

 meeting, earnestly hoping that the present imperfect 

 notice may induce others rnore skilled than the writer, and 

 more at leisure, to enter upon, and follow out, the interest- 

 ing enquiry, to a successful result. 



