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SUMMARY:All About Archaeology Discovery Club - Part of the Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Calling all budding young archaeologists! \nDate: Saturday 25th July 2026\nTime: 11am – 12:30pm\nLocation: Balwest Methodist Chapel\, Ashton\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 9TE What3Words: ///cabbies.speakers.matter\nParking: On-site parking is available at Balwest Methodist Chapel car park.\nAges: 8-14 years welcome\nPrice: £8 per ticket \n\nEver wondered what it’s like to uncover the past for a living? Join Cornwall Heritage Trust for a fun and interactive archaeology discovery session where young explorers (aged 8-14) can learn about the fascinating world of archaeology and the skills used to investigate our shared history. \nThrough a series of hands-on activities\, participants will discover how archaeologists investigate sites\, identify artefacts and interpret clues from the past. They’ll even have the chance to curate their own mini museum display\, bringing together the objects and stories they’ve uncovered during the day. \nWhether you’re already passionate about history or simply curious about what lies beneath the ground\, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn and discover how our understanding of the past is pieced together. \n  \n\nDuring the day\, participants will:\n\nDiscover what archaeologists do and how archaeological investigations are carried out\nLearn about the different stages of an archaeological project\nExamine and identify replica artefacts and archaeological finds\nExplore how objects help us understand people’s lives in the past\nCreate and curate their own mini museum display\nDevelop observation\, interpretation and detective skills through hands-on activities\n\n\nParents and Guardians:\nOne accompanying adult is welcome to stay for the duration of the event at no additional cost. Alternatively\, participants may be left in the care of Cornwall Heritage Trust staff and volunteers for the session\, provided that emergency contact details are supplied at registration. \n\nAbout the site \nTregonning Hill is a great granite hill overlooking Mount’s Bay which has a diverse archaeological landscape with monuments dating back to the Bronze Age and is known as the birthplace of the British china clay industry. Much of the site is designated a Scheduled Monument and all of it is within the Cornish Mining Landscape World Heritage Site. \nThe site has a multi-period archaeological landscape which includes a wide range of historic monuments\, while the summit of the hill is crowned spectacularly by the hillfort known in legend as Castle Pencair. \n\nOnce you’ve booked\, we’ll send you a reminder email closer to the event with everything you need to know\, including directions\, timings and other practical information. \n\nThis event is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology\, and in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/all-about-archaeology-discovery-club/
LOCATION:Balwest Methodist Chapel\, Balwest\, Ashton\,\, Helston\, Cornwall\, TR13 9TE\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family Friendly Events,Festival of Archaeology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T150000
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SUMMARY:Hillfort Hike with Archaeologist Dick Cole - Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of Cornwall’s largest and most impressive hillfort with Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Sites Officer and Archaeologist\, Dick Cole.\nDate: Wednesday 22nd July\nTime: 2pm – 3pm\nLocation: Castle an Dinas (East)\, St Columb Major\, TR9 6JB  What3Words: ///tiredness.thrilled.waggled\nParking: Free parking available in the on-site car-park. \nPrice: £12 per person \nLocated on the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major\, this imposing hilltop monument dates from around the second and third centuries BCE. Hillforts like this are thought to have been a focus for the community\, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe\, and a central place for social ceremonies\, trade and ritual. \nThis hour-long guided walk will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the site’s fascinating history and introduce you to the myths and legends surrounding it. \nThe walk will be led by Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Sites Officer and Archaeologist\, Dick Cole and places are limited to just 15 so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.  \n\nAccessibility and general event info\n\nThe walk involves uneven ground\, steps and slopes. Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing.\nThis event has been part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.\nOnce you’ve booked\, we’ll send you a reminder email closer to the event with everything you need to know\, including directions\, timings and other practical information.\nThis event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the small\, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.\n\n\nThis event has been part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology. \n 
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/hillfort-hike-with-archaeologist-dick-cole-festival-of-archaeology-2/
LOCATION:Castle an Dinas (East)\, Castle an Dinas (East)\, St Columb Major\, Saint Columb\, TR9 6JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology,Guided Walks
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260722T120000
DTSTAMP:20260722T074541Z
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SUMMARY:Hillfort Hike with Archaeologist Dick Cole - Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Explore the history of Cornwall’s largest and most impressive hillfort with Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Sites Officer and Archaeologist\, Dick Cole.\nDate: Wednesday 22nd July\nTime: 11:00am – 12:00pm\nLocation: Castle an Dinas (East)\, St Columb Major\, TR9 6JB  What3Words: ///tiredness.thrilled.waggled\nParking: Free parking available in the on-site car-park. \nPrice: £12 per person \nLocated on the summit of Castle Downs near St Columb Major\, this imposing hilltop monument dates from around the second and third centuries BCE. Hillforts like this are thought to have been a focus for the community\, symbols of the wealth and power of the tribe\, and a central place for social ceremonies\, trade and ritual. \nThis hour-long guided walk will take you on a whistle-stop tour of the site’s fascinating history and introduce you to the myths and legends surrounding it. \nThe walk will be led by Cornwall Heritage Trust’s Sites Officer and Archaeologist\, Dick Cole and places are limited to just 15 so early booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.  \n\nAccessibility and general event info\n\nThe walk involves uneven ground\, steps and slopes. Please wear sensible footwear and appropriate clothing.\nThis event has been part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund.\nOnce you’ve booked\, we’ll send you a reminder email closer to the event with everything you need to know\, including directions\, timings and other practical information.\nThis event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the small\, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.\n\n\nThis event has been part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology. \n 
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/hillfort-hike-with-archaeologist-dick-cole-festival-of-archaeology/
LOCATION:Castle an Dinas (East)\, Castle an Dinas (East)\, St Columb Major\, Saint Columb\, TR9 6JB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology,Guided Walks
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SUMMARY:Member Exclusive – FREE Guided Walk at Sancreed Beacon – Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with Cornwall Archaeological Society (CAS).\nPete Herring of CAS will lead a walk around Sancreed Beacon\, including prehistoric round houses and fields\, Early Bronze Age summit cairns\, and later beacon site and late medieval and post-medieval mining remains. \n\nPlaces on this walk will be open exclusively to Cornwall Heritage Trust\, CAS and CASPN members and are extremely limited.  \nBooking will open at 7pm on Friday 4th July and will be accessible via an email which will be sent to members later this week. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/member-exclusive-free-guided-walk-at-sancreed-beacon-festival-of-archaeology/
LOCATION:Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed Beacon\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology
ORGANIZER;CN="Cornwall Heritage Trust":MAILTO:tickets@cornwallheritagetrust.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T130000
DTSTAMP:20250630T151654Z
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SUMMARY:Member Exclusive – FREE Guided Walk to Sancreed Holy Well – Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Hosted in partnership with the Cornish Ancient Sites Protection Network (CASPN).\nCASPN’s Carolyn Kennett will lead a walk to Sancreed Holy Well\, and the wonderful church and crosses of Sancreed are just down the hill. \n\nPlaces on this walk will be open exclusively to Cornwall Heritage Trust\, CAS and CASPN members and are extremely limited.  \nBooking will open at 7pm on Friday 4th July and will be accessible via an email which will be sent to members later this week. Places will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/member-exclusive-free-guided-walk-to-sancreed-holy-well-festival-of-archaeology/
LOCATION:Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed Beacon\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T150000
DTSTAMP:20250710T100206Z
CREATED:20250313T154839Z
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SUMMARY:Living History Encampment – Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:See Bronze Age Cornwall come to life at our Sancreed Beacon ‘Living History’ encampment.\nLocation: Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT – What3Words: ///lows.button.riverboat \nParking:  \nSancreed Beacon South Lay-by – What3Words: ///users.equality.montage \nSancreed Beacon North Lay-by – What3Words: ///climber.credited.sprinter \nPrice: FREE \nThere’ll be the chance to meet some of the characters from the beacon’s past and get a taste of life thousands of years ago. \nHave a go at prehistoric weaving\, learn to build a wattle and daub fence\, design your own Bronze Age pot and handle objects from Cornwall’s past. \nThis event is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology. \nThis event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the small\, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/festival-of-archaeology-living-history-day/
LOCATION:Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed Beacon\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T130000
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SUMMARY:Flint Knapping Taster Workshop – Festival of Archaeology
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and experience the ancient art of flint knapping at our Sancreed Beacon ‘Living History’ encampment.\nIn this immersive half-day workshop\, you’ll learn traditional techniques used by our ancestors to shape stone into tools and artefacts.\nSuitable for those aged 16+\nLocation: Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT – What3Words: ///lows.button.riverboat \nParking: \nSancreed Beacon South Lay-by – What3Words: ///users.equality.montage \nSancreed Beacon North Lay-by – What3Words: ///climber.credited.sprinter \nPrice: £30 per person \nGuided by an expert\, you’ll try your hand at crafting your own flint tool\, gaining insight into prehistoric skills and the resourcefulness of early humans. \nDon’t miss this chance to connect with the past in a truly unique\, interactive experience! \nPerfect for heritage enthusiasts and curious beginners alike\, this is a unique opportunity to learn ancient skills under expert guidance and create a historic replica to take home. \nAll materials\, tools and equipment will be provided\, along with tea and biscuits. \nThis masterclass will be delivered by Devon and Cornwall Bushcraft CIC and is part-funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund. \nThis event is part of the Council for British Archaeology’s annual Festival of Archaeology. \n  \nThis event is in aid of Cornwall Heritage Trust – the small\, independent charity protecting Cornwall’s heritage for everyone.
URL:https://www.cornwallheritagetrust.org/event/flint-knapping-taster-course-festival-of-archaeology/
LOCATION:Sancreed Beacon\, Sancreed Beacon\, Penzance\, TR20 8QT
CATEGORIES:Festival of Archaeology
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