Dean Heritage Museum
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Camp MillLocation:
SoudleyLocation:
CinderfordLocation:
GloucestershireLocation:
GL14 2UBTelephone:
01594 822170Museum Website:
Museum websiteFunding Organisation:
Dean Heritage Museum TrustYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
NoHR On Display:
YesHow many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
The museum is in the middle of an inventory (April 2009), their records thus being currently incomplete. There are only a few bones or bone fragments in a few of the finds assemblages. Records will be updated by next year (2010).
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
90% of the finds were completed by professional archaeological companies and have been fully documented.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
Yes.
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's Acquisitions and Disposal Policy follows the national guidelines and does include reference to human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
The museum's Research Room is open twice a week for the public, with staff on hand to help.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
A jaw and arm bone are on display as part of a display of Early Settlement, including nonhuman animal bones and and fossils.