Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Castle StreetLocation:
CarlisleLocation:
CumbriaLocation:
CA3 8TPTelephone:
01228 618718Museum Website:
Tullie's own websiteFunding Organisation:
Local AuthorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
34How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
34
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
All are documented, albeit with varying degrees of detail.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
No.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?:
Yes.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
The museum has a disposal policy, but it does not include human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
All information is in the museum's catalogues, which are available on request. Most is published in the archaeological literature.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Yes, there is one cremation on display in the Roman Gallery. It is illustrative of what was found in Carlisle.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
No external comments have been made.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
Yes, there is one Roman murder victim. This individual is not on display, the museum instead choosing to display a replica skull and facial reconstruction.