Oak Tree in the College Valley, Northumberland National Park

Human Remains

Human remains and disused burial grounds are also protected by law.

A licence from the Home Office is required before disturbing any human remains where their presence is known or suspected.

Should human remains be discovered accidentally then the local police and the Coroner should be informed, as well as the National Park Archaeologist.

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Tel: +44 (0)1434 605555 Fax: +44 (0)1434 611675 Email: enquiries@nnpa.org.uk