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 […]
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 […]
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’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 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 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: […]
It is so exciting to be adding another benefit to the wealth of those on offer to our members, with the launch of our exclusive new magazine – An Gwithyas. ‘An Gwithyas’ means ‘The Custodian’, which we feel perfectly reflects the work we do preserving, protecting, and promoting Cornwall’s very special heritage. The publication has […]
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 […]
