North Somerset Museum
Burlington Street
Weston-super-Mare
North Somerset
BS23 1PR
01934621028
Website: http://www.n-somerset.gov.uk/Leisure/Museum/
Parent Organisation:
Funded by:
North Somerset 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?:
There are 123 records on the Modes database, all are thought to be ancient British.
Total: 123
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
The majority are well documented. The others in store have simply a street name as reference, and were found by Victorian workmen.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
Yes, the remains are mainly referred to by researchers and students.
Where there are ancestors 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?:No
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
All archived information is accessible and remains can be brought out of store for reserachers.
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:Yes
Iron Age bones and skulls are on display, connected with the exhibition on Worlebury Hillfort. Infant remains are on display linked with local Roman villas.
There have been no comments or complaints made.
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?:
Yes, the remains connected with Worlebury are considered iconic; this is the story of the massacre of local people either by another Iron Age tribe or Roman forces.
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:
26 August, 2008
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