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 – […]
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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 […]
Can you dig it? Cornwall’s industrial past uncovered at Treffry Viaduct excavation
This October, our team uncovered Cornwall’s industrial past with a week-long archaeological dig at Treffry Viaduct in the Luxulyan Valley near St Austell. The excavation was part of a project […]
Cornish heritage champions recognised at annual awards
Earlier this month, we hosted our annual awards evening which saw over 100 guests gather at Scorrier House to celebrate the achievements of those who quietly do so much to […]
Historic sites in the snow
Our sites look great whatever the weather, but they look even better in the snow! This week, those in east Cornwall received a plentiful helping of the white stuff. When […]
Penwith ancient hillfort saved from the Heritage at Risk Register
Caer Bran – an important multi-period hill-top site in West Penwith – has been removed from Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register, thanks to our successful interventions. The site contains […]
