Archaeology Collection

Chysauster, Gulval, Cornwall. 1959
Aerial view of the remains of the Iron Age village at Chysauster, near Gulval, which consists of several courtyard houses and a fogou. The Romano-British settlement is cared for by English Heritage

Stones from Fenton Berran now at Chyverton Manor, Perranzabuloe, Cornwall. Probably early 1900s
Stones from Fenton Berran (Perran Well) now at Chyverton Manor. The well was situated at the bottom of Church Hill, Perranwell, Goonhavern, until road works destroyed the site

Drawing of Tin Ingot, Praa Sands, Breage, Cornwall
A drawing of one of four tin items found among fossil wood from a submerged forest at Praa Sands in 1974 which had been uncovered during storms (TRURI : LOAN.99.2)

St Constantines well, Constantine Bay, Cornwall. 1961
A good example of a holy well with a well basin, bench seat and well house. The well basin has clear water which forms a narrow channel through the well house

St Constantine Chapel, Constantine Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1961
Remains of the medieval chapel, once one of the largest in Cornwall, now a scheduled monument. Little recorded, though mentioned in 1390 and rebuilt in the 15th century

Stone mortar excavated at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1968
A view of a stone mortar formerly at the museum at Harlyn Bay. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906

Excavation at Iron Age cemetery, Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1977
View of a trench behind the old museum at Harlyn Bay. The Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay was excavated between 1900 and 1906

St Constantine Chapel, St Merryn, Cornwall. Undated, probably early 1900s
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval Constantine Chapel showing the entrance arch. It is Grade II listed

Slate Knife and bronze rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A well shaped slate knife and bronze rings found in 1900 at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay

Spindle whorls, Iron Age brooches and various rings from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
A collection of spindle whorls, Iron Age brooches and various rings of different sizes found at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay

Bronze ring and casts of slate needles from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900
Bronze ring and casts of slate needles found in 1900 at the prehistoric Iron Age cemetery excavated between 1900 and 1906 at Harlyn Bay

Two Iron Age brooches from the Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900-1906
Two Iron Age brooches from the cemetery which was excavated between 1900 and 1906. The photograph shows the topside of one brooch and the underside of another

St Constantine chapel remains, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1906
A view of the ruins of the shale and slate stone medieval St Constantine chapel with two men standing to the side. The chapel is Grade II listed

Bronze ring from excavation of Iron Age cemetery at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn, Cornwall. 1900-1906
A bronze ring from the Iron Age cemetery in Harlyn Bay, excavated between 1900 and 1906. When digging foundations for a new house to be built

19th Century Barge, Lostwithiel, Cornwall. September 1992
River widening work on the River Fowey, just below Coulson Park at Lostwithiel, unearthed a 19th century barge buried in the river bank

Doniert Stone, St Cleer, Cornwall. 1964
The 9th century Doniert Stone with other half stone, near St Cleer on the road to Minions. King Doniert was believed to be a local King who is believed to have drowned in the River Fowey whilst out

Men-an-Tol, Madron, Cornwall. 1911
A general view of Men-an-Tol (the holed stone) with a reclining man to the left of it, and two standing stones. Photographer: Herbert Hughes

Roman Coins, St Columb Minor, Cornwall
Five of eighty eight Roman coins dug up by C.K. Croft Andrew during the 1939 summer excavations at Trevelgue Head (also known as Porth Island), St Columb Porth

Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal Institution of Cornwall
The Duke of Cornwall meets four of the museums volunteers. Cornwall Archaeological Units Director of Excavations at Tintagel looks

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
Cornwall Archaeological Units Director of Excavations at Tintagel discusses some of the archaeological discoveries at Tintagel with the Duke of Cornwall

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Director of the Royal Cornwall Museum, introduces the Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall to the Duke of Cornwall

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Principle Archaeologist of Cornwall Archaeological Unit talks to the Duke of Cornwall about some Cornish archaeological artefacts

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Director of the Royal Cornwall Museum introduces the Principle Archaeologist of Cornwall Archaeological Unit to the Duke of Cornwall

Preparations for the Duke of Cornwalls visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year of the Royal
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall prepares a selection of prehistoric artefacts to be viewed during the visit

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Duke of Cornwall discusses some of the archaeological discoveries at Tintagel with Cornwall Archaeological Units Director of Excavations at Tintagel and four of the museums volunteers

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall shows some archaeological artefacts to the Duke of Cornwall. Standing to the left is the Director of the Royal Cornwall Museum

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Principle Archaeologist of Cornwall Archaeological Unit talks to the Duke of Cornwall about some Cornish archaeological artefacts

Duke of Cornwall views archaeology collections during a visit to the Royal Cornwall Museum to mark the bicentenary year
The Portable Antiquities Scheme Finds Liaison Officer for Cornwall shows some archaeological artefacts to the Duke of Cornwall. Standing to the left is the Director of the Royal Cornwall Museum

Cup-marked stones, Carn Brea, Illogan, Cornwall. Around 1900
Cup-marked granite outcrop caused by natural weathering. Locally known as the Giants Crocks and Kettles. A young boy is pictured on the outcrop. Photographer: Unknown

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