The Big Dig excavation is taking place between 13th-19th July 2026, supported by a team of expert archaeologists, to uncover another piece of the lost history buried beneath the surface of Tregonning Hill. We are exploring:

1. Londonderry: 2 miners dwellings that were no longer on the map in the late 1800s. Searching for the footings of the second property and the possibility of a water wheel and channels linking to Tregonning Hill.

2. The Croft site: the feature is a shallow trench that runs roughly East to West, through an area that is the last remnant of Herland Croft, which stretched from the base of Tregonning Hill to the village of Godolphin. This area was streamed for tin until the late 1700s. The trench is shown on the Godolphin Estate map of 1786 and possibly carried water from a reservoir on the foot of Tregonning Hill to the stream works.

If you would like to get involved please email Rosie.gcca@gmail.com

The Celebration Day, 26th July 11am-4pm at National Trust Godolphin

Godolphin Cross Community Association, National Trust Godolphin and Cornwall Heritage Trust have put their heads together to come up with a day to celebrate archaeology, local heritage and traditional crafts, inspired by The Big Dig 2026. With free entry to the site, it's a chance for all the family to come down and explore Godolphin House and its fascinating outbuildings, and get a taste of the dig itself.

Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/godolphin-cross-big-dig-festival-2026-4853217 to book your space on a talk or a tour. If there are any spaces on the day then you can find out at The Welcome Hut.