Minutes of meeting, 22 March 1759
Reference code
SAL/02/008/068
Title
Minutes of meeting, 22 March 1759
Date
22/3/1759
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Item
Scope and content
William Stukeley exhibits model of Stonehenge in wood to scale [detailed account].
Model of Stonehenge made by Martin Folkes after William Stukeley, with comparison with Abury [Avebury].
Emanuel Da Costa exhibits extract of a letter from Dr Wright on antiquities found near Alloa, Scotland, several urns containing ashes and burnt bones [detailed description].
Nathaniel Reading on an extract from the Proceedings on the Commissions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery at Fort St George [? India].
The following Fellows were proposed: John Burton.
The following Fellows were admitted to the Society: William Pollard.
Model of Stonehenge made by Martin Folkes after William Stukeley, with comparison with Abury [Avebury].
Emanuel Da Costa exhibits extract of a letter from Dr Wright on antiquities found near Alloa, Scotland, several urns containing ashes and burnt bones [detailed description].
Nathaniel Reading on an extract from the Proceedings on the Commissions of the Peace, Oyer and Terminer and Goal Delivery at Fort St George [? India].
The following Fellows were proposed: John Burton.
The following Fellows were admitted to the Society: William Pollard.
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Society of Antiquaries of London
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