| RefNo | MS/222/4 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | First 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 | 1 May 1865 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. Following completion of preliminary work in large chamber, descriptions of deposits found in descending order made, with several comparisons made against Brixham Cavern. Details for systematic approach to removing layers of deposit via vertical slice, and subsequent discoveries made therein. Description of bones, found by [Edward] Vivian, and implements found 'in the presence of the Hon. Secretary'. Description of bones found including from rhinoceros. |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |