| RefNo | MS/222/66 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Sixty-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 February 1871 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of excavation. Work has been completed in the North Sally Port area, where it was described the passages were so narrow, they were unable to dig using the parallel method and instead set about removing the deposits every five-feet. They are now carrying on with their explorations in one of the large chambers. The Cavern has now been confirmed as having five entrances: two are considered 'high-level' entrances, which are well known and/or frequently used entrances; and three are 'low-level' entrances. They finally left the North Sally Port area on 8 January 1871 after thirteen months of excavation therein. An itemised list of objects found is provided, inclusive of the following: teeth of badger, rabbit, horse, hyena, rhinoceros, deer, bear, lion, ox, and megaceros. On 18 January 1871, they resumed excavation in The Sloping Chamber, which connects the eastern and western divisions of the cavern, and 'brings us nearer to the Machairodus [summit]. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |