Pobel a Gernow scheme to unveil its first plaque
A new initiative which aims to shine a light on the unrecognised figures of Cornish history is set to unveil its first plaque this May. Pobel a Gernow (“People of […]
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Cornwall Heritage Trust to host Easter celebration day at historic hillfort
We are hosting a fun-filled activity day at Castle an Dinas on Thursday 17th April as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. The day will include a family-friendly nature activity […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust commences 40th anniversary celebrations with first in series of beacon lightings
We have a proud tradition of beacon lighting here in Cornwall, so it was incredibly special to mark the beginning of our 40th anniversary with the first in our series […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust launches 40th anniversary photography competition
Get your cameras at the ready! It’s time for our 40th Anniversary Photography Competition. Cornwall Heritage Trust cares for 16 historic sites across Cornwall, from Caer Bran – a multi-period […]
A ‘Walk with the Ancients’ at latest Cornish Story Café
In the latest of our special on-site Cornish Story Cafés, we welcomed Carolyn Kennett – a specialist in prehistoric astronomy and the historic cultural significance of the night sky – […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust Climate Action Young Rangers win top accolade at heritage awards
Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Climate Action Young Rangers have been recognised at the Cornwall Heritage Awards, taking home the coveted top prize in the ‘Heritage Heroes’ category. It was a […]
Five historic sites planned to be transferred from Cornwall Council to Cornwall Heritage Trust
Cornwall Council is planning to transfer five historic places into the care of our independent charity, Cornwall Heritage Trust. They are East Pentire Head, Warbstow Bury, Minions Heritage Centre, the […]
‘Travel writing and The Idea of Cornwall’ Story Cafe explores historic literature and the evolution of Cornish identity
Last week, we had the pleasure of welcoming Tim Hannigan for the latest in our Story Café lecture series. Tim gave an insightful talk on travel writing and the evolving […]
Mysteries of King Arthur’s Hall revealed at latest Cornish Story Cafe
One of Cornwall’s most enigmatic sites that has been subject to archaeological speculation for decades, King Arthur’s Hall, has finally yielded up many of its secrets. In 2022, Cornwall Heritage […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust shortlisted for three prestigious awards ahead of its 40th anniversary
We’ve been shortlisted for three awards for excellence in innovation, collaboration and volunteering at the annual Cornwall Heritage Awards. One of only a handful to be selected, we’ve been shortlisted […]
Cornwall Heritage Trust launches 40th anniversary business partnership scheme
We have launched a new business initiative as we prepare to celebrate 40 years of protecting Cornwall’s heritage. Our charity’s 40th Anniversary ‘Heritage Hero Scheme’ is now being launched to offer […]
‘Merrie Cornwall’ Story Cafe kicks off the festive season at Cornwall Heritage Trust
This November, Dr Joanna Mattingly took a packed-out Tresillian village hall on a deep dive into Cornish Christmas traditions for a festive edition of our Cornish Story Cafes. Dr Mattingly […]
