ON THE LAKE VILLAGE AT GLASTONBURY. 657 
hurdle posts. From the way the under surface of the beam was cut 
and notched, it was evident that it had been placed at right angles to a 
similar piece of timber. We have here distinct proof that some of 
the dwellings were not angular, and that the walls were about 6 feet in 
height. 
With reference to thé eight dwelling mounds examined, one especially 
needs mentioning, although all have yielded their various points of 
interest. The mound in question was one of the largest in the field, and 
was found to be composed of nine layers of clay or floors, with a total 
thickness of 6 feet, the substructure being 3 feet indepth. At or near the 
centre seven superimposed hearths were unearthed ; the two uppermost 
were constructed of stone, the rest being composed either of gravel 
or baked clay. ‘The fifth hearth made of clay was the most remarkable 
one of the series, its shape was, roughly speaking, a square of 
5 feet 3 inches with the corners rounded ; it was raised 4 inches above 
the surrounding floor level, and its edges bevelled off ; the surface was 
smooth and flat and covered with an impressed decoration of circles 
measuring 53 inches in diameter, arranged in rows parallel to the edges. 
In the clay floor apparently corresponding to hearth No. 4, a basin shaped 
hollow was found measuring 2 feet in diameter and 9 inches deep, with 
the sides and base baked hard ; with the exception of a little fire ash, 
it contained nothing of importance. Near the edge of No. 3 hearth a 
circular hole was discovered 6 inches in diameter and about 9 inches 
deep, filled with charcoal and fire ash. There was also a somewhat simi- 
lar hole near hearth No. 5, but of larger size. The dwelling correspond- 
ing to the lowest floor had evidently been destroyed with fire, as shown 
by the quantity of baked clay bearing wattle, timber, and crevice marks, 
and also by the pieces of charred timber. Passing now to the smaller- 
objects, the following may be mentioned. 
Wood.—The handle of a quern. 
Two blocks, probably the sockets for the pivots of a door. 
Several lathe-turned wheel spokes and part of an axle box similar 
in shape to the piece discovered and described last year. 
A large ladle quite complete, and parts of two smaller ones. 
Portions of two small tubs cut from the solid, one being decorated’ 
with two bands of incised herring-bone pattern. 
Part of a large basin-shaped bowl cut from the solid, with a grooved’ 
rim intended for holding the projecting moulding of a cover; the outer 
surface of the fragment is ornamented with an incised circular design. 
Amongst other things made of wood may be noticed fragments of* 
several stave-made tubs or cups, pieces of awl and spade handles, a 
mallet, part of a basket, and fragments of a thin piece of wood fifteen 
‘inches long by three inches wide, perforated with small holes at the 
ends and along one ridge, and ornamented on one side with a triangular- 
design. 
Pottery.—As in former seasons quantities of both wheel- and hand- 
made pottery have been met with, and include six vessels quite perfect ; 
many others, although found in fragments, will be complete when recon- 
structed. Several new designs of ornamented pottery have been met with 
this season. 
Flint.—Some well-made scrapers and a few cores and flakes. 
Stone.—Spindle whorls, whetstones, and three circular and saddle- 
shaped querns. 
1896. UU 
