Feering & Kelvedon Local History Museum
Aylett’s Building
Maldon Road
Kelvedon
Essex
CO5 9BA
Parent Organisation:
Funded by:
Parish councils of Feering & Kelvedon
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?:
One. Nil ancients as remains undated.
Total: 1
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
One.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
N/A
Where there are ancestors in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:Yes
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
Homo sapiens female of unknown date range cranium frontal + left parietal unearthed on local farmland 12th April 1977. No other bones found.
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:Yes
Displayed alongside other bones and
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?:
No
Documents:
https://www.honour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/2/Bonner-Exhibit-Letter.docx, https://www.honour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/2/Honouring-the-ancient-dead-questionnaire.pdf, https://www.honour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/formidable/2/Museum-A5-Page-11.pdf
17 April, 2026
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