| RefNo | MS/222/41 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Thirty-sixth 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 July 1868 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. Heavy work was sufficiently complete by 17 June to allow a more ordinary method of operation. Describes the internal structure of a stalagmite, which had 'a cellular or honeycombed structure.' A few instances of charred wood has been found a few inches below the stalagmite. The floor is of similar character as before, firm rock-like breccia of red earth. Almost all of the bones found are of bear and many are fine specimens, with large portions of ursine jaws, some complete with teeth. Some bones appear blackened as if charred. A different material to this rock-like breccia has been found in a 'slight inception' in the cavern wall, separated by a large mass of limestone. This was filled with red loam or 'cave earth'. Within this area, molars of bear and horse were found, alongside a fox tooth and a 'tolerable flint implement' - the first since 5 March. This material was deemed likely more recent than the rock-like breccia. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |