Interior of the Old Duchy Palace roof with wooden beams, dimly lit by two lights.
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Take a virtual tour of Old Duchy Palace!

Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust is excited to launch the virtual tour of Old Duchy Palace, alongside the new information page with a wealth of information and research about the historically significant building. The building is currently…
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Conserving Our Heritage for a Sustainable Future

The Trust sees being eco-friendly, environmentally conscious and responsible as one of its guiding principles in supporting Cornwall to become carbon neutral by 2030. We have adopted an Environmental Policy and Action Plan and are…
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The Stannary History of Old Duchy Palace

Cornwall has a long history of tin mining and the word ‘stannary’ is derived from the Latin for tin mine. By the early medieval period, tin mining was an important industry and became subject to government regulation. King John established…
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Our Royal Connections

In celebrating the Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, we reflected on our royal connections, too. As Duke of Cornwall, His Majesty took a personal interest in the restoration of Old Duchy Palace which was led by his charity,…
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Press Release: Tackling Climate Change At Old Duchy Palace

A Low Carbon future for a 700-year-old building Cornwall Buildings Preservation Trust (CBPT) plans to carry out a new project at Old Duchy Palace, the Grade 1 Listed Building in the heart of Lostwithiel, tackling climate change. The Trust…
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The Significance of Old Duchy Palace

Like many historic buildings, Old Duchy Palace had different roles through time. It is the only complete building surviving from a much larger complex including a Great Hall that once occupied over 2 acres along the riverside. Below is a summary…