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Tintagel

North Cornwall

A clifftop castle where legend says King Arthur was conceived.

Writing in the 1130s, Geoffrey of Monmouth placed the start of the Arthur story at Tintagel. A century later, Richard, Earl of Cornwall, built a castle on the headland, perhaps to claim that story for himself.

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When
Legend
Where
50.6680, -4.7590
Group
Legends

Visiting

English Heritage. A footbridge now links the two halves of the castle.

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