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County of Cornwall. Attribution: By Nilfanion, CC BY-SA or GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons
County of Cornwall. Attribution: By Nilfanion, CC BY-SA or GFDL, via Wikimedia Commons

The Cornish landscape has been shaped and maintained through thousands of years of human activity. The archaeology of the county is therefore rich and diverse, containing many sites of national and international importance. Significant sites include:

Explore artefacts and coins found in Cornwall and recorded on the Portable Antiquities Scheme database. There’s even more about Cornwall finds and volunteering on our blog.

To get involved, try one of the museums, clubs or societies or come to a local event. Contact us to learn more about volunteering for the Portable Antiquities Scheme.

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