Cornwall Heritage Trust presents Iron Age Cornwall – A Virtual Cornish Story Cafe
We are hosting a virtual talk about the discovery and excavation of the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay from 1900-1906, and warmly invite you to join us. Date: Tuesday 7th February Time: 7.30pm Location: Online These excavations marked a significant moment in the history of British archaeology and the Royal Institution of Cornwall (RIC). […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust bids farewell to two long-serving Trustees
Our Trustees bid a belated but extremely fond farewell to Brian Salmon and John Smith at their retirement celebration on Friday. Brian is the former Deputy Head of Camborne School and was Head of History at the college before this appointment. He has an excellent knowledge of Cornish history and is a member of a […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust grant secures future of the St Cleer Church Bells
We’re thrilled to announce that funding from Cornwall Heritage Trust has helped secure the future of the St Cleer Church Bells. For centuries the bells of St Cleer have rung out over the village, surrounding farmland and its mining communities of days gone by, a sound which forms a vital part of the community’s living […]
The Greenbank Hotel, Falmouth has pledged its support to Cornwall’s landscape, traditions and communities by joining our corporate sponsorship programme. The partnership will help us continue to preserve and strengthen Cornwall’s heritage through our grant schemes, education projects and the managing of 13 historic sites across Cornwall. Originally built in 1640, the Greenbank is a […]
Generous bequest makes purchase of Caer Bran possible
We would like to express our immense gratitude to Miss Carlene Edith Harry (pictured centre), whose generous gift left to us in her will made the purchase of Caer Bran possible last year. Caer Bran is an important multi-phase hillfort site near Sancreed, Penzance, which contains archaeological remains from both the Bronze Age and Iron […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust CEO shortlisted for Leader of the Year heritage award
Cornwall Heritage Trust’s CEO, Cathy Woolcock, has been shortlisted by Cornwall Museums Partnership for its prestigious Leader of the Year award. One of only three people to make the cut, Cathy will find out if she’s won at a glittering awards ceremony taking place at the Royal Cornwall Museum on Wednesday 8th February 2023. The […]
The Alverton partners with Cornwall Heritage Trust to protect Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage
The Alverton Hotel, Truro is helping us continue to protect Cornwall’s rich and distinct heritage by joining our corporate sponsorship programme. The Alverton is a four silver star hotel, bar and brasserie with private gardens situated right at the heart of Truro. The hotel’s 19th-century Grade II Listed building was previously a convent and has […]
We’re hiring! Full-Time Countryside Ranger
We’re looking for a Countryside Ranger, an exciting opportunity to work throughout Cornwall in some of its most stunning landscapes and care for unique heritage properties. Role Type: Full Time Based: At sites throughout Cornwall – Head Office is based in Redruth Salary: £23,660pa Contract: Fixed-term contract for an initial period of 2 years Benefits: […]
