Tintagel Castle

Tintagel, Cornwall · United Kingdom · Castle

Dramatic clifftop ruins where tradition says King Arthur was born.

Tintagel Castle on Castle Road in Tintagel (PL34 0HE) has dramatic clifftop ruins steeped in history and legend. It was here, tradition holds, that King Arthur was born. The medieval fortress rises out of the sea and is one of the most mythic places in England. Source: Haunted Places in Britain (PDF compilation).

FAQ

Where is Tintagel Castle located?

Tintagel Castle is in Tintagel, Cornwall, United Kingdom.

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Accounts are drawn from local folklore and visitor reports.

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