Cornwall Heritage Trust has launched an appeal today to help conserve an internationally-important piece of mining heritage at Treffry Viaduct in the Luxulyan Valley, near St Austell. The charity aims to raise £4000 to conserve the 19th century Crib Hut adjacent to the historic viaduct. A Scheduled Ancient Monument, Treffry is widely acknowledged for the importance of […]
We are thrilled to announce that the Penventon Park Hotel has pledged its support to Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage by becoming the latest to join the top level of our corporate sponsorship programme. The latest organisation to join our ‘Heritage Friends’ programme, the Penventon is a 4 star Hotel with a Leisure Club and Spa treatment […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust launches annual Calendar Photography Competition
Calling all photographers… Cameras at the ready. It’s time for our annual Calendar Competition! This year, we are looking for images inspired by the “Historic Landmarks in Cornwall”, so it’s the perfect excuse to get out and about and explore our unique and distinct heritage over the Summer. We hope Tim Pearson’s stunning photo of […]
What an incredible evening we had celebrating the launch of our £49,832 community history project with our Platinum Jubilee lightings at Sancreed and Castle an Dinas! Nearly 1300 people joined us last Thursday to light up the Beacons and celebrate the beginning of this landmark two-year project, which will see Cornwall Heritage Trust creating and […]
People, Place, Nature and Climate are Protected Landscape’s top priorities
We are thrilled to share the news that the new Management Plan 2022-2027 from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) has been officially adopted by Cornwall Council this May. The five-year plan is a shared strategy for those who live, work and visit the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It provides guidance to […]
