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Just within tliis chain of holes is another parallel chain, not quite so distinct as the 

 first. Still further inwards, and extending but part of the way across the area of 

 the work, are several parallel furrows, without accompanying ridges, the design of 

 which is hardly apparent." 



It will be seen that this work corresponds entirely in position with most of the 

 earth-works of the State, was chosen with reference to the same principles, and 

 was defended in precisely the same manner. It is peculiar in still retaining the 

 holes left by the decay of the pahsades, which show that it was strengthened by a 

 double hue. It is rational to conclude, upon general principles, that all the works 

 of the State were protected in like manner ; although, except in this instance, all 

 traces of the wooden superstructure have disappeared. As already observed, this 

 work, for the positive light which it throws upon the original character of these 

 ancient defences, is probably the most interesting one in the State. 



ONTARIO COUNTY 



PLATE VI. No. 2 



ANCIENT WORK NEAR CANANDAIGUA. 



One mile east of the town of Canandaigua, upon the slope of a hill overlooking 

 Canandaigua Lake, is the work here figured. It is unsurpassed for the beauty of 

 its position. A considerable portion of the embankment has been obliterated by 

 cultivation, and another portion by the turnpike road, from Canandaigua to Ge- 

 neva, which passes through it. The parts which may yet be traced are appropri- 

 ately indicated in the plan, and enable us to make out the original form of the 

 work with sufficient exactness. In constructing the road, human bones in con- 

 siderable quantities were disclosed on the brow of the hill, accompanied by the 



