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County, and any particular enabling its position to be 

 marked on the Ordnance map ? 



2. What are dimensions of Boulder, in length, breadth, 

 and height, above ground ? 



3. Is the Boulder rounded, subangular, or angular ? 



4. If the Boulder is long-shaped, and has not been moved 

 by man, what is direction by compass of its longest 

 axis ? 



5. If there are any natural ruts, groovings, or striations on 

 Boulder, state 



(a] Their length, depth, and number. 



(b] The part of Boulder striated, viz., whether top 

 or sides. 



(c] Whether the striations are in the direction of the 

 longer axis, or at what angle to it ? 



(d] Whether there is any difference of direction 

 between the scratches on the upper surface and 

 those on the lower surface ? Give the compass 

 bearing. 



(e] Whether there are any indications by which you 

 can tell from which direction the several sets of 

 scratches were inflicted ? 



[The scratches on the under side are commonly from 

 the opposite direction to those on the upper surface^ 

 though parallel to them.'] 



6. What is the nature of the rock composing the Boulder ? 

 If it is of a species of rock differing from any rocks 

 adjoining it, state locality where, from personal observa- 

 tion, you know that a rock of the same nature as the 

 Boulder occurs, the distance of that locality, and its 

 bearings by compass from the Boulder. 



7. If the Boulder is known by any popular name, or has 

 any legend connected with it, mention it. 



8. What is the height of the Boulder above the sea ? 



9. Is the Boulder indicated on any map, or does it make 

 any boundary of a County, Parish, or Estate ? 



10. If there is any photograph or sketch of the Boulder, 

 please to say how the Committee can obtain it ? 



11. Is the Boulder connected with any long ridges of gravel 

 or sand, or is it isolated ? 



1 2. Upon what does the Boulder rest ? 



