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Tintagel Castle: Where history meets legend
A new exhibition at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall takes a fresh look at how fact and fiction have contributed to the history of this iconic landmark. The English Heritage exhibition explores the origins of Tintagel’s links to the Arthurian legend, and how this inspired Richard, Earl of Cornwall, to build a castle on the rugged coastal spot in the 13th century.
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Find out what Richard of Cornwall's castle at Tintagel would have looked like with this interactive reconstruction.
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In October 2018, we started work on a new footbridge at Tintagel, recreating the historic crossing from the mainland to the headland.
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Tintagel Castle footbridge launched as site reopens to public
For the first time in more than 500 years, the two separated halves of Tintagel Castle will be reunited, thanks to a daring new footbridge unveiled by the charity English Heritage.
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History meets legend at Tintagel Castle
A bronze sculpture inspired by both the legend of King Arthur and Tintagel Castle’s royal past is the centrepiece of a new visitor experience which explores the history of the Cornish castle and the crucial role legends have played in shaping the site visitors see today. The new interpretation will go on public display from Friday 29 April.
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Tintagel Castle Footbridge shortlisted for RIBA Stirling Prize
The footbridge at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall has been shortlisted for the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) Stirling Prize for the UK’s best new building. Commissioned by English Heritage, the bridge – designed by Ney & Partners engineers and architects William Matthews Associates – reunites for the first time in more than 500 years, the two halves of Tintagel Castle.
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Tintagel Castle is one of the most spectacular historic sites in Britain, where history and legend are inextricably entwined. Explore its 1,500-year history.
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History meets legend at Tintagel Castle
A bronze sculpture inspired by the legend of King Arthur and Tintagel's royal past is the centrepiece of new interpretation which explores the history of the Cornish castle.
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This year is an exciting year for Tintagel Castle, as we unveil our new footbridge.
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Tintagel Castle is the site of a Dark Age settlement and one of the most spectacular coastal landscapes to be found in England, steeped with Arthurian legend.