| RefNo | MS/222/60 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Fifty-fifth 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 | 10 May 1870 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of excavation. They are still occupied with the excavation of the North Sally Port. There is a deposit of a dark red loam which is similar to the breccia found elsewhere in the cavern, beneath the Older or Crystalline Stalagmite floor, rather than of the typical cave-earth. Within this deposit are a considerable number of mammal bones mentioned in the last report, plus: bear, lion, mammoth, deer, badger, rabbit, birds, and fish. They also found indications of the presence of man: a flint implement, pieces of charcoal, and a fish bone that may have been utilised as a needle - however, there is doubt placed on the latter item. They also found a further three flint flakes, which could indicate human agency. The remains of the badger and rabbit are considered more modern than the other remains of animals. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |