YLM Database

Dock Museum, Barrow-in-Furness

North Road
Barrow-in-Furness
Cumbria
LA14 2PQ

01229876400
Website: http://www.dockmuseum.org.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?:

The museum holds human remains from seven excavations. Not all are dated, but six are believed to be pre-historic.

Total: 7

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

None are well documented. There is some location information but no grid references.

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

Yes

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?:Yes

The museum accords with the standard Acquisition and Disposal Policy that comes with accreditation.

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

The collections’ database is on the website.

Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:Yes

Some parts have been on display.

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?:
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:

5 November, 2010