Warrington Museum and Art Gallery

Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location: 
Bold Street
Location: 
Warrington
Location: 
Cheshire
Location: 
WA1 1JB
Telephone: 
01925 442733
Museum Website: 
Museum Website
Museum Website: 
Revealing Cheshire's Past website
Funding Organisation: 
Local Authority : Warrington Borough Council
YLM Questionnaire Completed: 
Yes
Comment: 
Disposal Policy: 
Yes
HR On Display: 
No
HR Count: 
60
HR Count Pre-Christian: 
24
Iconic HR: 
No
How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance: 
Around 60 objects or groups of objects contain human remains. Of these around 24 (40%) could be described as of ancient British preChristian or pagan provenance.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?: 
Those accessions dating from the late 20th century onwards are documented to usual archaeological standards. Victorian accessions have fewer accompanying details.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?: 
Most human remains currently in store have been displayed at some time with the possible exception of some of the Bronze Age cremations which have been (and continue to be) the focus of scientific analysis.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?: 
All have potential use for display, education or research.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?: 
The museum has an Aquisistion and Disposal statement. All collections are included in discussions about potential disposal.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?: 
Material from archaeological sites (including human remains) are details in published archaeological reports. Details of historical excavations are accessible through sources such as 'Revealing Cheshire's Past' website, etc.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?: 
No human remains are currently on display because of redevelopment in process. Some remains will go back on display when this is complete.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?: 
The museum has received no feedback regarding displays.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?: 
No