YLM Database

Thetford Ancient House Museum

69 Barton Street
Thetford
Norfolk
IP24 1AA

01603493625
Website: http://www.museums.norfolk.gov.uk/default.asp?document=200.70

Parent Organisation:
Funded by:

Local Authority : Norfolk County Council

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?:

The museum holds 10 pagan bone collections.

Total: 10

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

Some are well documented, and nearly all have field location, place and date information.

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

Occasional viewing by researchers.

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

Access is always possible by appointment.

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, but human remains are not being considered for disposal.

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

The museum collections are searchable online.

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

None.

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?:

No.

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?:

Documents:

8 October, 2010