| RefNo | MS/222/37 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Thirty-second 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 March 1868 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. The south-west gallery excavation is ongoing - numerous rocks of limstone and 'extremely thick' stalagmitic floor..Teeth and remains of horse, bear, fox, rhinoceros, and hyena have been found alongside smaller mammals. They found the upper jaw of a bear, containing two canines and molars, in the stalagmitic floor. Some bones have been split lengthways and others have teeth marks. |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |