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This is the third page of photos taken during our visit to Cornwall, the village of Tintagel is featured.
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| The Old Post Office is an enchanting 14th century traditional stone Cornish longhouse in the heart of Tintagel Village, the property was one of the first acquired by the National Trust just over 100 years ago. | ||
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| The ruins of Tintagel Castle are a place of legend with links to King Arthur, Merlin the Magician and Tristan and Isolt. Half of the castle is located on the mainland with the other half on an island joined to the mainland by a narrow neck of land. | ||
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| The history of the area is still being uncovered, it is thought to have been a settlement during Roman times and pottery from the 5th and 6th centuries has been discovered on the site. The remains date from the 13th century castle built by Richard, Earl of Cornwall. | ||
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| The photos above were taken just to the south of Tintagel at Trebarwith Strand with views towards Lill Cove and Vean Hole. | ||
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Copyright Nicky Griffiths 2006