Inverness Museum and Art Gallery
Castle Wynd
Inverness
IV2 3EB
01463237114
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?:
21 in the collection – 3 Medieval
Total: 21
How many of these human remains are well documented, with clear context of date and place of exhumation?:
Documentation varies. Some are well documented, others are stray finds. Early excavations are poorly documented.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there a history of use?:
The Beaker skeletons were measured in order to ascertain how our gait has changed over time. This was to inform hip and knee replacement technology. The work was done at Aberdeen University.
Where there are ancestors in store, is there potential for use, in display, education or scientific analysis?
HAD understands this may be possible.
Does the museum have a disposal policy, and is it including HR with negligible potential in its discussions about disposal?:No
Yes but no specifics for human remains.
What sources of information about these human remains are in the public domain and where?:
The information is available on request.
Does the museum have ancestors (human remains) on display?:No
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:
21 October, 2008
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