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[REPORT ON THE EXPLORATION OF BRIXHAM CAVE. 
But these include only the clearly determinable specimens, and it is quite possible that 
there may be several others among the splinters and fragments. 
In the Reindeer Gallery, with three exceptions, the bovine remains were all met with 
at a less depth than 12 inches in the third bed. 
The exceptions are : — 
1. A left metacarpal bone, which is entire, except that the distal articular end has 
been broken or gnawed oif. Its extreme length, therefore, cannot be stated, but it 
measures from the highest point in front to the vascular opening at the lower termina- 
tion of the anterior sulcus 7 inches ; whilst the proximal articular end measures 
l"-8 X 3" - 2, and the least circumference of the shaft is about 5". The bone itself is of 
a mottled grey colour, and the cortical substance when broken is of a grey hue from 
dendritic infiltration. The specimen, therefore, though apparently not so much minera- 
lized as many of the others, must be regarded as belonging to an ancient period. It 
was found 24 feet from the entrance, at a depth of 6 inches in the fourth bed, “ over 
which the third bed was 42 inches deep, and over this again the cake of stalagmite 
was about 6 inches thick.” But it is added, “ this ground had been broken by Piiilp;” 
so that, notwithstanding the condition of the bone, which is by no means opposed to its 
occurrence at such a depth, some doubt may be entertained whether it was originally 
lodged at the level from which it was removed. 2. The second exception is also a portion 
of a cannonbone which has been split down the middle on each side, and has been much 
gnawed at either end, apparently by the Hyaena. The bone is of much the same size as 
the preceding, and it is in the same condition in other respects, or perhaps rather more 
mineralized. It was found at a depth of 4 feet in the third bed, together with two 
flint fragments (implements 1). 3. The third deep-seated specimen is a doubtful frag- 
ment of a humerus. 
The specimens met with near or on the surface of the third bed consist of: — (1) A 
small fragment of a large metatarsal. (2) The third and fourth cervical vertebrae, of 
which the bone is of a light colour, with scarcely a trace of dendritic deposit, and 
covered with a thin layer of crystalline stalagmite. These two vertebrae, in fact, are in 
precisely the same condition as the Horse’s jaw described above. They are both stated 
to have been found at a depth of 3 inches in the third bed, and at a distance of 85 feet 
from the entrance, although from their aspect it would seem likely that they should 
have been nearer the surface and in contact with the stalagmite. (3) A portion of 
the left maxilla with four molar teeth in situ. This specimen was found, as it would 
seem, on the surface of the third bed ; but it presents no trace of calcareous deposit, and 
the condition of the bone and teeth, as respects colour and mineral impregnation, 
exactly resembles that of the two cannonbones above described. 
This specimen is worthy of special regard. It is probably the jaw of a rather young 
animal, inasmuch as the two premolars which remain are very little worn. The species 
appears to have been about the size of the common Ox. The length of the series of two 
premolars and two molars is 4"*5, and the dimensions of the individual teeth are the 
following : — 
