Cornish Distinctiveness

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We’d like to hear from you about what makes Cornwall’s buildings, environment and landscape so distinct from others - what makes them ‘Cornish’?

As part of the Cornwall Devolution Deal, the ‘Cornwall Historic Environment Cultural Distinctiveness and Significance Project’, was commissioned to make sure that Cornwall’s historic environment is recognised when designing change and making planning decisions.

The project has developed documents which include some prompts, suggestions, ambitions and hopes. These have been used to develop a toolkit of guidance that can help you create your own assessment.

We want to open the conversation out to you. We want to understand if the elements we have identified are those that you value and cherish.

Please share with us examples of what Cornwall looks like to you. What makes the place that you live in look and feel the way it does? This could be anything that makes the place that you live distinctive.

We’d like to hear from you about what makes Cornwall’s buildings, environment and landscape so distinct from others - what makes them ‘Cornish’?

As part of the Cornwall Devolution Deal, the ‘Cornwall Historic Environment Cultural Distinctiveness and Significance Project’, was commissioned to make sure that Cornwall’s historic environment is recognised when designing change and making planning decisions.

The project has developed documents which include some prompts, suggestions, ambitions and hopes. These have been used to develop a toolkit of guidance that can help you create your own assessment.

We want to open the conversation out to you. We want to understand if the elements we have identified are those that you value and cherish.

Please share with us examples of what Cornwall looks like to you. What makes the place that you live in look and feel the way it does? This could be anything that makes the place that you live distinctive.

Please tell us about the heritage that is important to you.

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    Cornwall's festive events

    by JoB, almost 4 years ago

    I love to help organise and take part in one of Cornwall's many festive events (also known as Intangible Cultural Heritage). In particular is the ancient St Germans May Tree Fair, recently revived by the local community in 2012 in SE Cornwall. Having moved to Cornwall this event really helped me to feel further connected to the village. The event brings people together to celebrate their heritage and creates a sense of belonging. This was most strongly felt during the procession as we moved through the beautiful village centre and landscape. Walking and playing the May Tree tune with my... Continue reading

    I love to help organise and take part in one of Cornwall's many festive events (also known as Intangible Cultural Heritage). In particular is the ancient St Germans May Tree Fair, recently revived by the local community in 2012 in SE Cornwall. Having moved to Cornwall this event really helped me to feel further connected to the village. The event brings people together to celebrate their heritage and creates a sense of belonging. This was most strongly felt during the procession as we moved through the beautiful village centre and landscape. Walking and playing the May Tree tune with my neighbours made me feel quite moved and emotional. In addition, the day is about fun and some of the Cornish Celtic music played by musicians connected me with my personal family connections with Ireland and some very happy days!

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