Tintagel Castle

13th century1233UK (England)

CountryUK (England)

RegionCornwall

Period13th century

Year Built1233

About Tintagel Castle

Built on the legendary birthplace of King Arthur. The ruins cling to a dramatic clifftop on the Cornish coast. The new footbridge connects the mainland to the island. Merlin is said to live in a cave below.

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