Category Archives: Archaeology
From the archive: RAF Drytree Building Identification Project, 2010
Back in 2010, Elizabeth Masterton worked with researcher Benjamin Oldcorn to unravel the mysteries of some of the derelict buildings on the ex-RAF Drytree site. Complementing the existing reports from Cornwall Council’s Heritage and Environment Service, The RAF Dry Tree/Goonhilly
From the archive: RAF Drytree Building Identification Project, 2010
Back in 2010, Elizabeth Masterton worked with researcher Benjamin Oldcorn to unravel the mysteries of some of the derelict buildings on the ex-RAF Drytree site. Complementing the existing reports from Cornwall Council’s Heritage and Environment Service, The RAF Dry Tree/Goonhilly
Artist Blog: Sara Bowler
This year, Goonhilly Village Green founding artist Sara Bowler will be exploring notions of invisible boundaries, following research into land ownership and the history of Trelowarren Estate which once included the land that the Earth Station now stands on. I’ve
Artist Blog: Sara Bowler
This year, Goonhilly Village Green founding artist Sara Bowler will be exploring notions of invisible boundaries, following research into land ownership and the history of Trelowarren Estate which once included the land that the Earth Station now stands on. I’ve
Amazing Archaeology with Charlie Johns
Thanks to Charlie, the guru of Goonhilly past, for leading two highly popular walks exploring Goonhilly’s incredible archaeological heritage. Here’s one of the groups contemplating the Drytree Menhir, or standing stone with commentary from Charlie. To download Charlie’s route, with
Amazing Archaeology with Charlie Johns
Thanks to Charlie, the guru of Goonhilly past, for leading two highly popular walks exploring Goonhilly’s incredible archaeological heritage. Here’s one of the groups contemplating the Drytree Menhir, or standing stone with commentary from Charlie. To download Charlie’s route, with
The Village Green Society Lectures: Katherine Ashton, Helston Museum
Curator of Helston Folk Museum, Katherine Ashton, will give an illustrated talk about the work of Helston Museum, including a quick tour of its collections. Founded in 1949, the building was originally designed as the town’s Market House in 1837,
The Village Green Society Lectures: Katherine Ashton, Helston Museum
Curator of Helston Folk Museum, Katherine Ashton, will give an illustrated talk about the work of Helston Museum, including a quick tour of its collections. Founded in 1949, the building was originally designed as the town’s Market House in 1837,
The Village Green Society Lectures: Dr Caitlin DeSilvey
Dr Caitlin DeSilvey is a member of the Environment and Sustainability Institute at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Social Science at the University. She is a geographer whose research explores the cultural significance of
The Village Green Society Lectures: Dr Caitlin DeSilvey
Dr Caitlin DeSilvey is a member of the Environment and Sustainability Institute at the University of Exeter’s Penryn Campus and Senior Lecturer in Environmental Social Science at the University. She is a geographer whose research explores the cultural significance of
W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly
W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of
W.G Hoskin on Goonhilly
W.G Hoskin (1908-1992) was a renowned historian of English local history “noted for his abhorrence of almost everything dating from the twentieth century” (‘An Introduction to Landscape’ Peter Howard, Ashgate 2011). Yet he said of Goonhilly: “Goonhilly is one of
Amazing Archaeology with Charlie Johns
Want to learn more about the Goonhilly’s amazing archaeology? Charlie Johns, Senior Archaeologist at Cornwall Council’s Archaeological Unit, will be leading a guided walk for GVG visitors. The walk will take in the WW2 radar station site (RAF Dry Tree),
Amazing Archaeology with Charlie Johns
Want to learn more about the Goonhilly’s amazing archaeology? Charlie Johns, Senior Archaeologist at Cornwall Council’s Archaeological Unit, will be leading a guided walk for GVG visitors. The walk will take in the WW2 radar station site (RAF Dry Tree),
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