196 GEOLOGY OF THE TORTESHAM DISTRICT. 



for there is no proof that they were found in undisturbed ground. 

 It is more probable that the steep side of the comb having exposed 

 a section of the pipe, large flints were easily obtainable, and the 

 flint workers resorted to the place accordingly. The same deposit 

 is still worked for gravel in a pit close by. 





