If you’ve ever visited the Hurlers, you’ll know what a mysterious and thought-provoking place it is to be, but did you know that hidden beneath your feet is an enigmatic stone “pavement” which runs between the central and northern circles? A triple stone circle complex, on Minions Moor, southeast Bodmin Moor, the Hurlers is one […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
Today saw the launch of the Cornish Voices Dialect Project – a collaboration between Cornwall Heritage Trust, The Federation of Old Cornwall Societies, Gorsedh Kernow and Lowender Peran. The project seeks to promote awareness of Cornish dialect both as a modern medium of communication and part of Cornwall’s cultural heritage and we are incredibly proud […]
Did you know that excavations undertaken by Cornwall Archaeological Unit (CAU) at the site of the planned St Austell to A30 Link Road uncovered a rare Early Neolithic longhouse? Thought to date from around 3800BC, it’s only the second of its kind known of in Cornwall! This was just one of the amazing finds featured […]
Do you remember your favourite school history trip? For so many children, following in the footsteps of their ancestors and seeing their heritage come to life at Cornwall’s ancient sites, museums and historic properties is a learning experience they will never forget! But, as school budgets tighten and the costs of petrol and vehicle hire […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust is hosting a Story Cafe about the Neolithic to post-Roman sites on the St Austell to A30 Link Road taking place this October. Date: Tuesday 25th October Time: 6.30pm Location: Victory Hall, Indian Queens, Saint Columb, TR9 6PP Expected finds based on previous work (geophysical survey and evaluation) included a number of […]
Did you know that West Penwith is home to around 5000 miles of Cornish hedges, many of which have been there for thousands of years? Some of the oldest are thought to be around 4000 years old, making them as old as the pyramids in Egypt! We learnt this and much more about this fascinating […]
