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03/12/2015

Tintagel Castle - new bridge concept designs revealed

English Heritage today unveiled concept designs from the six shortlisted teams who are competing to design a new footbridge at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall.

The new bridge will follow the path of the original crossing between the mainland and headland, helping visitors to better understand Tintagel’s history.

Earlier in the year, English Heritage launched a competition to find the best team to design this new bridge, these concept designs give an indication of the different approach the six finalists would take.

The designs can be viewed in Tintagel village from 4 – 11 December and visitors will be able to share their thoughts on the different approaches with English Heritage.

Kate Mavor, English Heritage’s Chief Executive, said: “We are looking for the most talented team of architects and engineers to design something special for Tintagel Castle.

“These concept designs help us to visualise each team’s approach and how the bridge would complement Tintagel’s exceptional landscape and rich heritage.

“We want to keep the public updated at every stage of this very exciting project which is why we’ve organised this display. Seeing the concept designs is a particularly fascinating stage and we’re looking forward to hearing people’s comments.”

Entries from left to right | Top row: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes with Terrell (France); Marks Barfield Architects with Flint and Neill (UK); | Middle row: Ney & Partners with William Matthews Associates (Belgium); Niall McLaughlin Architects with Price and Myers (UK) | Bottom row: RFR and Jean-François Blassel Architecte, with Engineers HRW, and WSP (France); WilkinsonEyre with Atelier One (UK). © MRC/Emily Whitfield-Wicks and shortlisted teams as noted

Tintagel Castle on the north Cornwall coast is one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain and inextricably linked to the legend of King Arthur.

Today the remains of the 13th century settlement can be seen on both the mainland and jagged headland projecting into the sea, but Tintagel’s divided landscapes were once united by a narrow strip of land. The new footbridge will follow the path of this original crossing.

You can view the work of the six competition finalists at the Tourist Information Centre in Tintagel village from 4 December until 11 December, 11am to 6pm. You can comment either at the exhibition or by email to tintagel.bridge@english-heritage.org.uk.

The final bridge will be subject to a number of consents and regulatory approvals, including planning permission and Scheduled Ancient Monument Consent. It is planned for completion in 2019.

The Tintagel Castle: Bridge Design Competition is organised by Malcolm Reading Consultants. Find out more information and view the concept designs here.