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Radio Cornwall,24 Sep 2025,8 mins

Did the Cornish language really die out in 1777?

Hidden Cornwall

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It has long been believed that the Cornish language became extinct with the death of Mousehole's Dolly Pentreath in 1777. New research carried out now suggests that Cornish continued to be used throughout the 19th century. Over recent years there has been a revival in popularity of the language and Cornwall Council says that Cornish has been incorporated into schools for 8000 children, with hundreds of adults taking Cornish language classes. Photo Credit: James Kitto. Cornish translation:The Lost Gardens of Heligan unveiled Lowarnes - Cornish for vixen - which was made from the wood of a 150-year-old Cornish Red rhododendron.

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