Wisbech and Fenland Museum
Posted August 26th, 2008 by phl.costelloe
Location:
Museum SquareLocation:
WisbechLocation:
CambridgeshireLocation:
PE13 1ESTelephone:
01945 583817Museum Website:
Museum WebsiteFunding Organisation:
Independent Charitable TrustYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesComment:
HR On Display:
YesHR Count:
1HR Count Pre-Christian:
1How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
One
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
The remains are well documented
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
Yes
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
The museum stated that information was on their website, but HAD cannot yet find it there. We have enquired further.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Yes : in the Romans in Fenland display (again, HAD cannot find mention of this on the museum website)
Does the museum hold any iconic HR, i.e. figures of local or national importance, and are these on display?:
The individual is considered to be iconic.