Cornwall Heritage Trust

The small, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone

Cornwall Heritage Trust (“Trest Ertach Kernow”) is a small independent charity, whose mission is to preserve and strengthen (“gwytha ha crefhe”) Cornwall’s unique and distinct heritage for now and forever.

We protect and offer universal free access to 17 of Cornwall’s most iconic and important historic sites, host a wide-reaching programme of wellbeing, education and community workshops, activities and events at these places and provide grants enabling visits to museums and historic monuments across Cornwall.

Join us

As a small independent charity, our members are at the heart of how we do this and it’s because of their support that we can continue to connect people with Cornwall’s landscape, stories, traditions and communities. 

There are individual, joint, family and concession memberships available starting from just £18 a year, and members also receive a wealth of benefits as a thank you for their support.

Castilly Henge Archaeological Excavation

We are part of a major project to reveal the secrets of Castilly Henge – a unique prehistoric ritual site described by experts as “Cornwall’s ancient sacred heart”.

The project will involve a four-week archaeological excavation in September and October 2025 to target important questions about the monument’s character, date and potential later reuse.