Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Guildhall RoadLocation:
NorthamptonLocation:
NN1 1DPTelephone:
01604 838111Museum Website:
Museum websiteFunding Organisation:
Local AuthorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
20How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
There are approximately 20 boxes of human remains.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
None of these are documented in 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?:
No.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
Yes, the museum has a disposal policy.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
There are none.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Yes, there is a small display in the Iron Age section.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No.