Cornwall Archaeological Society has always had close relations with other heritage organisations in Cornwall as well as those national bodies that care for the nation’s heritage. Here we provide links to the websites of these organisations. They are listed by categories that indicate their principle purpose and activity.
Conservation
Cornwall Heritage Trust – monument preservation and promotion of Duchy’s rich heritage
Cornwall Ancient Sites Protection Network – preserve the ancient sites and monuments of Cornwall
Lizard Ancient Sites Network – preserve the ancient sites and monuments of the Lizard
National Trust – protection of special places and places in Cornwall
English Heritage – national collection of historic buildings, monuments and sites
Cornish Buildings Group – encourage repair, restoration and research into historic buildings in Cornwall
Kresen Kernow – home to the world’s largest collection of documents, books, maps and photographs related to Cornwall’s history
Data and Mapping
3D modelling of Cornish sites – Including Hendraburnick propped stone, commissioned by CAS
Cornwall Council Internet Mapping – electronic map access to the Cornwall
Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Historic Environment – HER map of Cornwall
National Library of Scotland Internet Mapping Site – Geo-referenced 1st and 2nd and other OS map editions of Cornwall
Heritage Gateway – information on England’s historic sites and buildings, including images of listed buildings.
Information on how to use this resource can be found in our Members Area.
Archaeological Data Service –the digital archaeology archive service
National Heritage List for England – database of all designated heritage assets
MAGIC – environment and heritage mapping information from across government
ArchiMaps – Lidar, historic maps, etc,
Education
Exeter University Archaeology Department
Heritage Agencies
Cornwall Council
– Cornwall Archaeological Unit (projects consultancy)
– Cornish Mining World Heritage Site
Historic England – national adviser on historic environment
Related Organisations
Plymouth Archaeological Society
Museums
Royal Cornwall Museum (Royal Institute of Cornwall) – county museum and art gallery
Penlee Museum and Art Gallery – archaeology, local history and art of West Penwith
Museum of Cornish Life – social and industrial history of Cornwall
Geevor Tin Mine and Museum – tin mine and mining museum
King Edward Mine – demonstration of mining education and mineral processing in Cornwall
Telegraph Museum, Porthcurno – story of undersea cable telegraphy
Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum – story of china clay and china stone
National Maritime Museum Falmouth – national small boats collection and Cornish maritime history
Cornwall Museum & Art Gallery – artefacts, art and photography promoting Cornish identity
Projects
Giant’s Quoit – Neolithic Chamber Tomb, Camborne
Norfolk Medieval Graffiti Project – survey of early graffiti inscriptions
SHIPS Project – Research and exploration of maritime historical sites in the Southwest
Research Tools
Radio Carbon – Spreadsheet of compiled radiocarbon dates for Cornwall
Cornish Memory – A photographic resource
Cornish Stained Glass – Index of stained glass sites from across Cornwall
GENUKI – Genealogy UK and Ireland, includes Census records and much more