Torre Abbey Historic House and Gallery
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Torre AbbeyLocation:
The King's DriveLocation:
TorquayLocation:
DevonLocation:
TQ2 5JETelephone:
01803 293593Museum Website:
WebsiteFunding Organisation:
Local AuthorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
NoHR Count:
2How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
There are two boxes of human remains (bones).
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
There are parts of one articulated skeleton. The remainder are individual bones, out of context.
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?:
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 there are no discussions about human remains with negligible potential.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
None. The remains are currently being studied by the Museum of London Archaeology Services (MoLAS).
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
No.
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
No.