Harris Museum and Art Gallery
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Market SquareLocation:
PrestonLocation:
LancashireLocation:
PR1 2PPTelephone:
01772 905104Museum Website:
Harris Museum & Art GalleryFunding Organisation:
Local authorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesHuman Remains Policy:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
28HR Count Pre-Christian:
25How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
39 - the majority are Neolithic to Anglo-Saxon.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
Two untraced finds - the rest have documented provenance.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
For some
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. The Acquisitions & Disposals policy has been thoroughly revised as the museum's Collections Development Policy is for approval in 2008. Now have for the first time a written policy on human remains. Detailed consultation on the museum's human remains will form a significant part of the redevelopment of the history gallery (due to open in 2012).
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
Collections Development policy
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
3 skulls currently on display telling the story of the area pre-Preston
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
Not answered
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No