A short film about Treffry Viaduct produced by Cornwall Heritage Trust has earned a Certificate of Recognition at this year’s Gorsedh Kernow Awards.
One of only nine pieces to be recognised in the Creative Work category, the 20-minute film sees historian and archaeologist John Smith tell the story of Treffry Viaduct, a 19th-century architectural wonder hidden in the Luxulyan Valley near St Austell.
The annual Gorsedh Kernow Awards recognise work that sustains or promotes the Celtic spirit of Cornwall both in Creativity and for Community. Its Certificate of Recognition is designed to encourage new work in a range of categories and is considered a quality mark for new creative work that celebrates the Celtic spirit of Cornwall.
One of 13 historic sites which Cornwall Heritage Trust cares for, Treffry Viaduct is a Scheduled Monument and an integral part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, as designated by UNESCO.
The film was created as part of a £10K community history project made possible by funding from GWR. Its generous support enabled us to produce the film, as well as carry out volunteer conservation sessions, guided walks and screenings of the film for the local community.
The film premiered earlier this year to a packed audience in Luxulyan Village Hall and since then has received high praise from the public.
Marketing and Communications Officer, Grace Kennard, who also helped produce and present the film said: “The feedback we’ve had about the film has been amazing and recognition like this is the icing on the cake. What an honour! When we started this project, our dream was to make a walk around the viaduct with John accessible to as many people as possible. He is a fountain of knowledge about this remarkable part of Cornwall’s industrial heritage, the perfect guide, and it’s so special to have been able to create something which means that story can be shared for posterity.”
If you haven’t seen the film yet or would like to watch it again, take a look here…
