YLM Database

Bassetlaw Museum

Amcott House
40 Grove Street
Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22 6JU

01777713749
Website: http://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/

Parent Organisation:
Funded by:

Local Authority

YLM Entry Submitted: Yes
Comments:

How many human remains are in its collection, and how many of those are of ancient British provenance, pre-Christian or in other way Pagan?:

We have 12 individuals from one site, a fragment of a jaw bone and a some human remains in an ethnographic collection.

Total: 14

How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:

The 12 individuals from Raymoth Lane Roman site, Worksop

Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:

The remains were examined when excavated in 2004. Enquiries have been made about using the remains in a study since but due to the size of the population the individuals were not included in the study.

Where there are ancestors in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?

There is potential for display. There is also great potential for scientific analysis as so many more methods of finding out about these people have developed since their excavation.

Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:Yes

We have a presumption against disposal but we do have a policy for it. Disposal of human remains would go through the same process.

What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:

The excavation at Raymoth Lane was published. We have a reference copy available at the museum. (on appointment). There is a small amount of information in the exhibition. Access to finds and archives is available by appointment.

Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:No

Does the museum hold any iconic ancestors, ie. complete skeletons with a well documented story, or those considered of national or local importance, and are these on display?:

One individual from Raymoth Lane was a little girl, buried with 4 bracelets including adult sized ones that were too big for her. Many local people took part in the dig or saw it underway and she is held with affection by members of the local community.

Has the museum used or considered using replicas in displays? If not, why not and what would you find useful in moving to these? If you have, what response did these receive?:

Not applicable as we have no human remains currently on display.

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16 October, 2021