New scan of 'Neanderthal' jawbone
The bone became known as "Kents Cavern 4". (Image: Torquay Museum)
A piece of jawbone found in a Devon cave is being re-examined by scientists who believe it may be Britain's first direct evidence of Neanderthal man. The bone was excavated from Kents Cavern in Torquay in 1927 and was thought to be about 31,000 years old.
But more research showed the Torquay Museum piece could be 40,000 years old.