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row of through band stones, six at least to the rood of 

 18 feet. 



Fifth. The dyke to be built double to the height of 

 45 inches ; and all principal stones in each side must 

 dovetail with those in the heart of the building ; and 

 all interstices must be firmly and closely packed. 



Sixth. The building at the height of 45 inches to be 

 12 inches in width. 



Seventh. All holes on both sides of the dyke to be 

 firmly pinned with small stones, so as to present a 

 smooth and uniform surface. 



Eighth. All stones to be laid on their natural sides 

 with their seams horizontal, and none of a wasting- 

 nature to be used. 



Ninth. At the height of 45 inches the top of the 

 building is to receive a coat of well-prepared lime, 

 mixed with the usual quantity of sand, as a bed for 

 the cope. 



Tenth. When the building is finished as described, a 

 cope of roughly dressed stones 9 inches in depth and 

 12 in breadth to be properly placed on it, and thor- 

 oughly built and pointed with lime. 



Eleventh. The entire height of the dyke when finished, 

 and including the cope, to be 54 inches, measuring 

 from the ordinary level of the ground. 



Twelfth. The whole work to be finished in a proper 

 and workmanlike manner, to the entire satisfaction of 

 the employer. 



The cost of workmanship alone of such dykes varies 

 from lOd. to Is. 2d. per lineal yard, exclusive of 

 cartage or preparing materials some even less, and 

 some more. 



