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the preceding, but rudely made of coarse granite. It has the 

 central funnel-shaped aperture, and several small holes for 

 handles, scattered irregularly over the surface. In this much- 

 worn specimen many of the holes had broken out, and thus new 

 ones had to be sunk as required. Diameter, 14 ; thickness, 4 

 inches. 



123. 



Upper Stone of Quern, rudely formed of granite. Diameter, 

 12 ; thickness, 2\ inches. 



124. 

 Pot Quern, made of sandstone. The lower stone stands on 

 three legs, and the stone is hollowed out, so as to leave a pot- 

 like cavity above, in which the rubbing-stone was rotated. The 

 upper stone is two inches thick, and has a central aperture. 

 The lower stone is perforated in the centre and the margin. 

 Diameter, 10 ; height, 6 inches. 

 125. 

 Lower Stone of Pot Quern, similar to the preceding. Dia- 

 meter, 10 ; height, 4 inches. 



126. 

 Upper Stone of Pot Quern, made of sandstone. Size, 8£ x 2 

 inches. 



127. 



Rubbing Stone of Saddle Quern, made of granite ; oval in 

 shape, and plano-convex in section, Size, 15x10x2} inches. 

 128. 

 Grain Rubber, similar to preceding. Size, 8} x 7 x 2 inches. 

 Found at Ballintoy, County Antrim, 1881. 

 Bi,o8q. 

 The Lower Stone of a Saddle Quern. It has a flat under- 

 surface and concave upper surface, which shows evidence of 

 having been used. The material is micaceous schist. Size, 23 

 inches long, 14 broad, and 2 to 3 inches deep. 

 B 1,090. 

 The Upper or Rubbing-stone of a Saddle Quern, made of 

 coarse, reddish grit. Size, 10} inches by 8} broad. 



