#tintagel castle

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Hogtober Day 10 : Ruins

On a ride with her horse Lucifer, Ariane discovers a strange bluish glow in the ruins of a castle in Tintagel that once belonged to King Arthur. It is then that she discovers her ancient magic for the first time. ❤️

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Sculpture of King Arthur located at Tintagel Castle, ENGLAND

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Tintagel Castle

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William Trost Richards (American, 1833-1905) Tintagel Castle from the Mainland, n.d.

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Gallos 

This 8-foot-tall (2.4 m) bronze sculpture by Rubin Eynon is located at Tintagel Castle, a mediaeval fortification located on the peninsula of Tintagel Island adjacent to the village of Tintagel (Trevena), North Cornwall. 

It’s a representation of a ghostly male figure wearing a crown and holding a sword. While it’s popularly known as the "King Arthur statue", the site's owner English Heritage, has stated that it isn’t meant to represent a single person, but instead reflects the general history of the site, which is likely to have been a summer residence for the kings of Dumnonia between the late 4th and late 8th centuries (ie between the end of Roman rule in Britain and the Anglo-Saxon period).

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I must have made it to the cave at the perfect time- I have it all to myself, water is low enough to go in and the light hitting both sides beautifully. (despite its name it’s more of a tunnel than a cave apparently.)

Was rushing idea? No

Was I ecstatic I got to see at least ANY of the castle at this point? OMG YES! I would have been absolutely heartbroken if I’d missed it entirely, especially as this really was one of the main sights I’d planned the trip around.

Do I recommend Tintagel so strongly that I expect others would be heartbroken if they missed out on it? Also no- it’s special to me, but I can see why it wouldn’t be a stop on everyone’s list, and even without the flat it’s a pretty out of the way stop. (You will need a car.)

I get a brief break on the way back but toward the village, where it turns out that I have a little extra time since it’s taking longer to deal with the tire than planned. Since I’ve already left the castle, I take the chance to stop by some of the local shops instead.

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Statue of King Arthur by Rubin Eynon, Tintagel Castle, England

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Gallos by Rubin Eynon

King Arthur at Tintagel

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I've never heard of Cornish before where is it from?

The language I had him speak is Cornish, or Kernowek, the critically endangered native language of my homeland Cornwall. We have about 500 fluent speakers. Cornwall is an ancient Celtic kingdom, like Ireland, Wales and Scotland. Up until the 1500s we were (just like the other nations) considered a separate country/ethnicity to the English, but over time the English pushed further and further into Cornwall and actively quashed the language by associating it with low intelligence and treason.

Most people, even in England, have no idea Cornwall has its own language and culture, or that it used to be its own country. Calling a Cornishman 'English' will get about the same furious reaction as if you called a Scot or Irishman 'English'.

It felt right to have him speaking Cornish, considering how connected the landscape is to fae. A lot of fae folklore is Cornish - Spriggans are originally from Cornwall.

If you're at all interested, I'd really recommend watching Cornwall: A Celtic Nation Trapped in England.

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“Yet some men say in many parts of England that King Arthur is not dead, but had by the will of our Lord into another place; and men say that he shall come again ― Thomas Malory, Le Morte d'Arthur

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The Matter of Britain

Tintagel Castle, located on the Cornish coast of the UK, is shrouded in mystery and legend. Its history dates back to medieval times, but the site has been occupied since earlier times, with evidence of Roman and Celtic settlement.

The castle's origins date back to the 13th century, when Richard of Cornwall, brother of King Henry III of England, ordered the construction of a castle on his estate, probably around 1233. Richard, son of King John Landless, wanted to legitimise his power and link himself to ancient Celtic traditions, as the area was steeped in myths associated with King Arthur and his knights.

King Arthur is the most important figure associated with Tintagel. According to legend, the castle is said to be the birthplace of Arthur, the result of the union between King Uther Pendragon and Queen Igerna, thanks to the spells of Merlin. This story comes from the work of Geoffrey of Monmouth, the Welsh chronicler who wrote Historia Regum Britanniae in the 12th century, in which he fused history and myth. This gave the castle a legendary importance that endured for centuries.

Despite its symbolic strength, Tintagel Castle was never of significant military importance. Its location was more relevant for its control of trade and connection with other cultures, such as the Celts. Over time, it fell into disuse and the castle fell into disrepair. By the 14th century, it was already in ruins.

In the 19th century, with the rise of romanticism, Tintagel revived as a tourist site, especially because of its link with the Arthurian cycle. The ruins of the castle became an attraction for everyone fascinated by history and legend.

Today, Tintagel Castle is a popular tourist attraction, managed by English Heritage, and continues to captivate visitors seeking to explore its connection to medieval history and the myths of King Arthur, Merlin and the magic of its mysterious past.

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