Isles of Scilly Museum
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Church StreetLocation:
Hugh TownLocation:
St Mary's Isles of ScillyLocation:
CornwallLocation:
TR21 0JTFunding Organisation:
Self-funding, building rented from Council of the Isles of ScillyYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
3HR Count Pre-Christian:
3How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
Three, two of which are ancient British (Bronze Age cremations)
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
The two Bronze Age cremations
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, scientific analysis is currently planned.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
Yes, it has a disposal policy which covers human remains. There are no plans to dispose of them at present.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
There are several published accounts of them which are available at the museum and elsewhere in libraries, etc.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
One cremation is on display in the urn with which it was discovered.
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
No comments have been received about it.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No