The extreme length of the canoe was 22 feet, but the inside measurements were as follows:—Length 19 feet 6 inches; breadth at stern 3 feet 6 inches; ditto, about the middle, 4 feet; and ditto, near the stem, 2 feet 10 inches; depth, about centre, 1 foot 10 inches.
Among the mud removed from the hull of the canoe were a few stones and portion of the skull of an ox (see Fig. 191).
Oar.—Portion of what appeared to have been a large oar was found on the crannog, but, from its fragmentary state, we could only ascertain that the blade was 9 inches broad and 11⁄4 inch thick, and that the handle measured 5 inches in circumference.
Description of Relics.
The relics are here grouped under several heads, in accordance with the method of classification adopted in my previous monographs, and, to save repetition, I may explain, that (when not otherwise stated) they may be considered to have been found either in situ in the refuse-heap, or among its stuff after it was wheeled out and subsequently examined.
I. Objects made of Stone.
Fig. 192.—Stone Polisher (2⁄3).
Hammer-Stones, Polishers, etc.—Only two or three typical hammer-stones have to be recorded as found on this crannog. One is an elongated flat pebble, and shows the usual markings at both ends, another only at one extremity, and a third is somewhat circular, with the markings on the flat surface alone. Under the category of polishers are included seven or eight highly polished water-worn pebbles, varying much in size and shape. Two, shaped like pebbles, are 7 inches long, and have slight pounding marks at both extremities (Fig. 192). Three are flat and oblong, and measure from 21⁄2 to 4 inches.
Sling-Stones, etc.—Like the hammer-stones, these objects are comparatively rare, only a few having been added to the collection.