Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Parks RoadLocation:
OxfordLocation:
OX1 3PWTelephone:
01865 272 950Museum Website:
Museum websiteParent Organisation:
Oxford UniversityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesHuman Remains Policy:
NoComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
200HR Count Pre-Christian:
20How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
Several hundred in total, with 20 - 30 of ancient British provenance.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
It is not yet known; documentation is in progress.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
Partial.
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?:
Yes, there is a disposal policy, but no, it does not explore the issue of human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
There are published catalogues of part of the collections, with manuscript catalogues of the remainder. Digital catalogues are in preparation.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Yes.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
There are no negative responses on record.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
Yes, but not on display.