| RefNo | CLP/9i/36 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Paper, 'Pen Parke Hole' by unknown author |
| Date | [1682] |
| Description | Two manuscript pages and a drawing of a map of the hole.
Southwell details the story of miners who were searching for lead ore in 1669 and discovered a large hole in the earth in Pen Parke in Glocestershire [Gloucestershire]. The hole which was three miles from Bristol and three miles from the river Severn. Captain Sturmy descended into the pit which was found to be 20 fathoms broad and 8 fathoms deep. Sturmy later died.
Subject: Geography / Geology
Published in Philosophical Transactions as 'A description of Pen-Park-Holes in Glocestershire'.
Communicated by Robert Southwell. Read to the Royal Society on 1 November 1682. |
| Extent | 3p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1683.0003
DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1683.0058
Printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 13, issue 143 (1683), p 2. Figure 1 of plates |
| RelatedRecord | CLP/9i/36/1 |
| CLP/9i/36/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA8282 | Southwell; Sir; Robert (1635 - 1702); diplomat and government official | 1635 - 1702 |