| RefNo | MS/222/34 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Twenty-ninth report of progress of excavations by William Pengelly and Edward Vivian, Torquay, to the British Association Kent's Cavern Committee |
| Creator | Pengelly; William (1812-1894); geologist |
| Vivian; Edward (1808–1893); science writer; poet |
| Date | 2 December 1867 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. The 'Lecture Hall' excavation is not yet completed - work was 'very heavy' in places. Some flint implements were found along with many animal remains, including antlers. The mammoth molar is the largest specimen of the kind they had found. Notes the poor health of the principal workman, Mr Charles Keeping, who gave his notice and left on Saturday 23rd November [1867]. Keeping was replaced by Mr George Smerdon, who was promoted to workman-in-chief. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |