Museum of Farnham
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Willmer HouseLocation:
38 West StreetLocation:
FarnhamLocation:
SurreyLocation:
GU9 7DXTelephone:
01252 715094Museum Website:
Museum WebpagesFunding Organisation:
Local AuthorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
HR On Display:
NoHR Count:
2HR Count Pre-Christian:
0How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
The museum holds one mummified hand from Memphis, and a skull and small number of bones from a medieval burial.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
The medieval burial is well documented : Park Row Kiln excavation.
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?:
No.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
Yes.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
Information is published in the archaeological excavation report.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
No.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No.