Castle Museum Norwich

Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location: 
Norwich Castle Study Centre
Location: 
Shirehall
Location: 
Market Avenue
Location: 
Norwich
Location: 
NR1 3JQ
Telephone: 
01603 493625
Funding Organisation: 
Local Authority
YLM Questionnaire Completed: 
Yes
Comment: 
HR On Display: 
Yes
HR Count: 
1000
HR Count Pre-Christian: 
100
Iconic HR: 
Yes
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance: 
The museum holds around 1000 human remains, about 100 of which are nonChristian.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?: 
Most of these are well 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 does have a disposal policy, and its policy on human remains is in progress.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?: 
Basic database information is available on the internet. Most material from the excavations is published by the excavators, and the holding archives are open to researchers by appointment.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?: 
The museum has Egyptian mummies on display.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?: 
According to the museum, the displays have been well received within the local community.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?: 
Egyptian mummies are on display, as is the hand of Sir John Heydon.