These remains were discovered under the yard of the Crown Inn at Allenton, not quite 3 miles south of Derby. In March, 1895, Messrs. Offiler & Co. were sinking a well there for drinking-water. When it was partly bricked in, a strong unpleasant smell was noticed, several large bones were discovered, and the well was, in consequence, abandoned. The water rose very rapidly, and only twenty-one bones or fragments were taken out. These included the left femur of an artiodactyle, several vertebræ or portions of vertebræ, and fragments of ribs. The writers obtained them from Messrs. Offiler & Co., and after examination decided to excavate for the remainder. The funds necessary to defray the expenses were readily obtained from a few local gentlemen, on condition that the bones should be finally placed in the Borough Museum. The work was commenced on April 8th and entrusted to Mr. Durant, builder. During the day a hole, 8 x 6 feet, was dug through the clay, and the water rose in it to within 6 feet of the surface. On the second day the hole was deepened through the clay and sand to the top of the gravel (9 feet 8 inches below the surface). One complete bone and twelve small pieces, probably from the head, were obtained.