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4. Gravel, much contorted . . . . .. . . 4—5 ft. 
5. Seams of sand, bluish clay, and gravels, very 
much contorted in places . . . . . . .. 1—4 ft. 
6. Gravel, slightly contorted . . . . . . . . 2—5 ft. 
Implements from this section also appeared to be rare, but a 
lew small flakes were discovered, deeply patinated and abraded 
in a manner bearing resemblance to those from the section men¬ 
tioned previous. The section afforded evidence of the occurrence 
of Equus caballus and the Bos p/imi genius in the Middle Terrace 
Gravels of the Wanstead District. 
In 1899, the excavations for the sewers of the new roads 
lying between Wanstead Park and Wanstead Flats showed 
gravel and sand overlying London Clay. From these sections 
of Middle Terrace Drift, I have seen several palaeolithic, imple¬ 
ments, some of which seem to have been derived from the gravels 
of the Higher Terrace. 
In 1902, a small section of Middle Terrace Gravel was exposed 
in Wanstead Park, showing gravel and sand of about 20ft. thick¬ 
ness overlying London Clay. Particulars of the section are 
given :— 
1. Surface soil and made earth. . .. .. .. 2 ft. 
2. Stratified gravel and sandy gravel . . .. .. 4—5 ft.. 
3. Gravel, with patches of sand and shingle beds, 
much contorted . . .. . . . . . . 4 ft. 
4. Layers of sand, gravel and small pebbles . . . . 3—5 ft. 
5. Gravel, slightly contorted in places, up to London 
clay .. .. .. .. .. .. . . 4 1 ft. 
From this section of Middle Terrace Gravels, the second of 
my implements was obtained in 1902. This palaeolithic flake,, 
which I believe was the only one found, is of ochreously stained 
flint (length 3.5 inches and greatest breadth 1.75 inches), covered 
on the inner face with a deep orange-yellow glossy patina. The 
flake itself is extremely well formed, and shows edges which 
have been remarkably notched through abrasion. The outer 
surface is traversed lengthwise by a central facet and is con¬ 
siderably water worn and abraded. 
In conclusion I desire to state that near the S.E. corner of 
Wanstead Park, the river Roding has cut through the 
Middle Terrace Gravels, and a small natural section is there 
exposed, from which small palaeolithic flakes have also been 
obtained. 
