262 THE ESSEX FIELD CLUB.
" The water is absolutely pure and very soft, as the following analysis made by
Dr. J. C. Thresh, at the County Public Health Laboratories, Chelmsford, in
March, 1902, will show :—
" Saline Constituents of a sample of water from Great Baddow (Bore)
Waterworks.
" Estimated in parts per 100.000.
The party now proceeded across the road to the large gravel pits known as
the Old Bee Hive Quarry, where they were met by the owner, Mr. Robert
Jackson, who afforded every facility for the examination of this interesting section.
The gravel is worked to a depth of 45 ft. The lower portion consists of
finely stratified gravel, above which is a gravel arranged somewhat tumultuously.
In the surface soil above fragments of Roman or Romano-British pottery are
occasionally found. Mr. Jackson exhibited to the members some pieces recently
obtained.
The constituents of the gravel are principally flints, some of which are over .1
foot long. Sarsens of moderate size occur, the one at the "Beehive" close by
having been obtained from 'this pit. Others were seen lying about. Quartz
blocks and large pebbles from the Bunter formation were abundant, and many
small boulders of Rhyolite similar to those found at higher levels (cf. Beggar Hill,
near Fryerning) at 300ft. O.D. Some large blocks of conglomerate resembling
Hertfordshire "Pudding-stone" also occur.
The materials appear to be derived from higher and older gravels which
formerly existed to the south and west.
Mr. Jackson kindly provided some photographic picture-cards as mementoes
of the visit. A very hearty vote of thanks was given to him for his assistance
and courtesy.
The drive was then continued to Danbury Palace, where the members were
heartily and hospitably received by Sir Thomas Hanbury, K.C.V.O., and an
inspection made of the house and pictures. Under Sir Thomas' guidance a very