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 […]
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 […]
