Oxford University Museum of Natural History
Parks Road
Oxford
OX1 3PW
01865272950
Website: http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/
Parent Organisation:
Oxford University
Funded by:
YLM Entry Submitted: Yes
Comments:
There are no negative responses on record.
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?:
Several hundred in total, with 20 – 30 of ancient British provenance.
Total: 200
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
It is not yet known; documentation is in progress.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
Partial.
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
Yes, there is a disposal policy, but no, it does not explore the issue of human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
There are published catalogues of part of the collections, with manuscript catalogues of the remainder. Digital catalogues are in preparation.
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:Yes
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, but not on display.
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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