There are few places in England more romantic than Tintagel, where history and legend are completely interwoven. A place to experience the beauty and wildness of the Cornish coastline. A place to feel in touch with the distant past.
Legend connects the site with King Arthur. It is not surprising that Cornwall has been called the Land of Merlin. However, the castle dates from c.1145, centuries after King Arthur lived, but a monastery was founded in A.D. 500. For many, Tintagel Castle has become a pilgrimage. The ruins stand on cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, on what has become almost an island, connected by a narrow neck of rock.
North Gate, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
North Gate, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
North Gate, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Barras Nose, from the summit of The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Inner Ward, from the summit of The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Lower Ward, Upper Ward and Inner Ward, from the summit of The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Barras Nose and The Haven, from the summit of The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Barras Nose and The Haven, from Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Barras Nose, Willapark and Cambeak headland, from the summit of Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Lower and Upper Wards and steps to the bridge, connecting to The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Camelot Castle Hotel and The Haven, from summit of Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
North Wall, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Great Hall, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Great Hall, Inner Ward, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Steps to the bridge, connecting to The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Steps to the bridge, connecting to The Island, Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
English Heritage Centre, from Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
The Haven, from Tintagel Castle, Tintagel
Barras Nose and The Haven, from Tintagel Castle, Tintagel