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 ARCHAEOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE. 317 The explauation of monumental symbols is of singular interest, and hitherto most vaguely regarded by antiquarian writers and archaeological collectors. Had Mr. Cutts supplied us only with an illustrated eimmera- tion of those, already noticed in the Journal, by the able pen of Dr. Charlton, our thanks would have been heartily rendered ; but much valuable infor- mation will be found in his interesting pages, which our present limits will not permit us to notice. The chapter of archaeology, upon which he has successfully adventured, was previously merged in obscurity : much may, perhaps, be built upon the foundation now first laid ; and Mr. Cutts will tliankfuUy receive the contribution, of unnoticed examples, which may fall under the notice of the readers of the Journal, several highly important publications, recently received. We allude especially to those of the "Celtic Society" of Dublin, of the most essential interest — to the " Pilgrimage to W^alsingham," a little volume replete with agreeable information and learned research, and to the valuable addition of North-country Topography, the History of Darlington, by Mr. Hylton Longstaffe, of which the first part, full of curious matter, has just been issued.- gCrcj^acoIogical Intelligence. West Suffolk Archaeological Institute. — The second number of the proceedings printed for circulation amongst the members, has been puljliahed, and forms an interesting record of the extension of Archaeolo- gical taste in the eastern counties. It comprises a Memoir by the Rev. Lord Arthur Hervey, on Ickworth Manor House ; some curious " Notes towards a Medical Histoiy of Buiy," by Mr. T}Tnms, and a notice of the White Swan, the sign of an ancient hostelry at Clare, by Mr. Almack, who considers it to be allusive to the lords of Clare. The reports of the quarterly meetings contain many notes and facts of interest, and numerous contributions have been made to the libraiy and museum. The investigation of the ground-plan of the Abbey of Bury St. Edmund's has been undertaken by the Society, and various remains of interest already brought to light. The -work commenced in August at the S.E. angle of the close, near the present junction of the streams known as the Lark and the Linnet. This excavation promises curious information in regard to monastic arrangements, and may justly claim the aid of archaeologists, whose contributions will be thankfully received by Mr. Tymms,' Secretaiy of the Institute. The recent explorations of this nature, by direction of the Earl de Gre}', at Fountains and Sawley Abbeys, have been attended with very interesting results ; showing how much may yet be ascertained by vestiges of this natui'e, in illustration not less of domestic architecture, than of monastic usages. Kilkenny Archaeological Society. — May 1. The successful pro- gress of this institution is veiy satisfactory. At tliis meeting a considerable accession of members was announced, and various memoirs communicated, chiefly relating to the sepulchral and early antiquities of Ireland. A dis- 2 The names of any persons disposed to lend ennouragement to this spirited undertaking wiflyje thankfully received by the author, at Darlington. mL. VI. u u
 * .j* We regret that the press of matter in the present number prevents our noticing