The National Lottery Heritage Funded project ‘A Monumental Improvement’ has successfully supported the removal of seven scheduled monuments in Cornwall National Landscape from Historic England’s Heritage At Risk Register for...
James Richards
Follow Drolla on it’s journey across the 12 sections of Cornwall National Landscape, inviting residents and visitors alike to pause, reflect and reconnect with local identity, folklore and the healing power of nature.
We commissioned Cornish metal sculptors Thrussells to create a work of art that celebrates Cornish distinctiveness in the 12 sections of Cornwall National Landscape.
Deliver a project which uses nature and the arts to increase access to the protected landscape and improve wellbeing.
Our Primary Purpose is to conserve and enhance Natural Beauty.
Our priority is to lead and support projects which deliver under these four key categories.
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The Drolla project is rooted in the belief that cultural identity, wellbeing and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. Supported by a vibrant program of educational activities and community events. People will learn about the significance of the Cornish hedge, discover new walking trails and gain insights into local legends that have shaped the region’s character.
Drolla will be freely accessible to all. Visitors can take a seat, breathe in the fresh air and rediscover the simple pleasures of hearing a bird’s song or feeling the breeze in the trees. For families, special children’s activity sheets will encourage curiosity and observation, helping younger generations appreciate the landscape around them.
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Support the current cultural sectors of creative arts, performance and media that celebrate and enhance the character of the protected landscape.
Specifically targeting areas in the AONB with the capacity and infrastructure to accommodate recreational activity and not those areas particularly sensitive to disturbance.
The more you seek, the more you will find…. Drolla – the Storytelling Bench is filled with features of our landscape, wildlife, myths and legends.
Here are just a few highlights of what you’ll see, we’ll leave you to find the rest…The front of the bench features a map of Cornwall showing the 12 sections of Cornwall National Landscape. Can you find the section closest to you? Turn the cog to find it’s Cornish name.
On the sides you will discover “arvor”, the coast, and “goon”, the moor. Journey to the back of the bench to find the Cornish Hedge, how many creatures can you spot?
We commissioned Gary and Thomas Thrussell to create this treasure trove bench depicting the rich vibrant history and culture of Cornwall National Landscape. It is constructed from beaten copper, galvanised steel and Cornish Oak
They said, “We created this bench in our workshop at Colquite Farm located in the heart of Bodmin Moor. The bench for us is filled with stories of connections and hidden meanings that is part of everyday life in Cornwall. We hope anyone that sits on this bench feels an even greater connection with Cornwall and its Celtic landscape and inspiring and strengthening their own connection with Cornwall helping to keep the Cornish magic alive.”
Working with Gary and Thomas Thrussell (our creators) was a wonderful experience filled with inspiration and magic, to produce the production of a piece of art, that will hopefully create a sense of wonder, inspiration and joy!
