Gerrans Parish Heritage Centre
Volunteer-run heritage centre in the old village forge at Gerrans, showing the history of the parish from prehistory to today.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Gerrans Parish Heritage Centre is housed in the old forge, built in the 1790s, on Tregassick Road in Gerrans. The Pearce family worked the forge continuously until 1966, after which the building became an artist's studio.
After a successful exhibition in Gerrans School to mark the Millennium, local people wanted a permanent home for the exhibits and pictures so that the history of the parish could be shown to residents and visitors. The Heritage and Information Centre opened in 2004. It is run by the local Old Cornwall Society.
The permanent exhibition covers the parish from prehistory to the modern day. Its best-known object is a pair of ox shoes found at Tregaire Farm, which was included in the BBC's History of Cornwall in 100 Objects project. An annual exhibition changes each year; past topics have included farming, trades and crafts, music in the parish, sport, tourism, wartime and the coastal edge. The centre also has a small shop with local history books, cards and gifts.
Highlights
- Permanent exhibition on the parish from prehistory to today
- Pair of ox shoes found at Tregaire Farm
- Annual changing exhibition
- Local history books, cards and gifts in the shop
- Family history material and parish records
Permanent exhibition
- History of the parish of Gerrans – Permanent display on the parish from prehistory to the present, including the Tregaire Farm ox shoes.
- Founded
- 2004
- Operated by
- Old Cornwall Society
Admission & discounts
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Ample free car parking is available within 200 metres.
The centre is on Tregassick Road, 50 metres south of St Gerrans Church.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Gift shop with local history books, cards and souvenirs. Visitor information, scanning, copying and email facilities are also available.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Good to know | A family history service and local guides and books are available. |
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