| RefNo | MS/222/8 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Fifth report of progress of excavations by William Pengelly and Edward Vivian, Lamorna, Torquay, to the British Association Kent's Cavern Committee |
| Creator | Pengelly; William (1812-1894); geologist |
| Vivian; Edward (1808–1893); science writer; poet |
| Date | 2 October 1865 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. In the past month, the 'excavation has advanced from the 38th to the 43rd parallel'. 'Ten flint flakes and and several more chips and fragments have been found', alongside a 'nicely formed' spindle whorl. A 'whetstone (?)' was found and a crude drawing to show 'the size and outline' has been sketched. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |