| RefNo | MS/222/28 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Twenty-third 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 | 7 May 1867 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. The 'fifth series of excavations' were completed end of April. The recess under scrutiny terminates in a gallery and is named the 'North-Eastern Gallery', which may open to an external entrance if excavated further. Gives an account of finds, including: 'several fine teeth of ursus spelaeus' [cave bear], and 'a bronze socketed celt,' considered 'a fine specimen' - two outline tracings [side elevation and plan] are depicted.. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |