Giving Tuesday – what can you do?
Today is Giving Tuesday, a generosity movement with a simple idea – to encourage people to do good. Why not look at how you can make a difference here in Cornwall? We have lots of fun opportunities for people to get involved with exciting volunteering projects, from helping to conserve our historic sites to supporting […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust exceeds target for Treffry Viaduct Crib Hut Life Membership Appeal
We are thrilled to announce that we’ve smashed our target for Treffry Viaduct Crib Hut Life Membership Appeal. 15 new Cornwall Heritage Trust Life Members have helped us raise £6,500 to conserve the 19th-century Crib Hut adjacent to the historic viaduct. We’re delighted to report that thanks to their support the building is now structurally […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust acquires St Cleer’s Well, near Liskeard
We are excited to announce that Cornwall Heritage Trust has taken ownership of St Cleer’s Well – a medieval holy well and wayside cross, situated within a small walled enclosure in the middle of the village of St Cleer, near Liskeard. The 13th historic site to be taken into our care, the well is a […]
Join us for a Story Cafe on The Hurlers
We are hosting a Cornish Story Cafe about The Hurlers this November and warmly invite you to join us. Date: Thursday 24th November Time: 6.30pm Location: Liskeard Public Hall, 3-5 West Street, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 6BW One of the 12 historic Cornish sites Cornwall Heritage Trust protects, The Hurlers is one of Cornwall’s most significant ceremonial […]
Unsung heritage heroes and heroines recognised at Cornwall Heritage Trust annual awards
We recognised the achievements of Cornwall’s unsung heritage champions at our annual awards last week and what a night it was! We presented three prizes as part of our Heritage Champion Awards, which recognise people who have made a significant contribution to Cornwall’s heritage in a voluntary capacity. This year’s winners were Elizabeth Dale “The […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust continues journey to rescue Caer Bran from Heritage at Risk register
Cornwall Heritage Trust is continuing its mission to rescue Caer Bran – an important multi-age hillfort in West Penwith – as Historic England makes its formal announcement of the site’s addition to the Heritage at Risk register 2022. Cornwall Heritage Trust purchased Caer Bran in February 2022 after Historic England made the decision to add the nine-hectare site to […]
