[60] In reference to these initials, Chaffers absurdly says, “Sometimes the letters C. W. are found stamped under, which may perhaps mean ‘China Works.’”
[61] “Grave Mounds and their Contents,” “Half Hours among some English Antiquities,” &c.
[62] “So early as A.M. 3959, we learn from the books of Leinster and of Lecan, the body of Slanoll, son of Ollamh Fodhla, was buried in the earth.”
[63] For this and several other of the engravings illustrating this notice of the ancient fictilia of Ireland, I am indebted to my good friend the Rev. J. Graves, M.A., and through him to the council of the “Royal Historical and Archæological Association of Ireland,” whose truly valuable “Journal” they have graced.
[64] As I have elsewhere explained, this is an error of Sir William’s; no urns were simply “sun-baked;” they were, there can be no doubt, burned on the funeral pyre, as already stated.
[65] Ballydoolough, the Place or Town of the Dark Lake.
[66] Journal of the House of Commons, Ireland, vol. v., p. 175.
[67] “3rd November 1753, page 181.
[68] “8th November, 1753, page 185, Committee of Supply.
[69] Journal of the House of Commons, Ireland, vol. vii., p. 43.