Chelmsford Museums
Posted September 8th, 2008 by Mike.Fletcher
Location:
Chelmsford MuseumLocation:
Oaklands ParkLocation:
Moulsham StreetLocation:
ChelmsfordLocation:
EssexLocation:
CM2 9AQTelephone:
01245 605700Museum Website:
Chelmsford Museum ServiceMuseum Website:
Chelmsford MuseumFunding Organisation:
Local AuthorityYLM Questionnaire Completed:
YesHuman Remains Policy:
NoComment:
Disposal Policy:
YesHR On Display:
YesHR Count:
260HR Count Pre-Christian:
125How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance:
About 105 mainly from Chelmsford Friary, but including 1 Roman burial and 2 Iron Age skulls; also some prehistoric & Roman cremations.
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
All are well documented.
Where there are human remains in store, is there a history of use?:
In some cases.
Where there are human remains in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?:
Yes, the museum responds to requests for research and analysis.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:
Yes the museum has a disposal policy. They may return human remains to country or people of origin, on a case by case basis.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
The museum is happy to respond to research requests - both for information & access.
Are any of these remains currently on display and in what context?:
Only one group of prehistoric cremated bone - Bronze Age
What is your opinion, and that of other Pagans or local community, of this display?:
No known issues.