Tintagel Castle, perched dramatically on Cornwall’s rugged north coast, is intrinsically linked to the Arthurian legend. According to medieval texts, notably Geoffrey of Monmouth’s “Historia Regum Britanniae,” Tintagel is famously known as the supposed birthplace of King Arthur. The castle, or what remains of it, sits on a rocky promontory, creating an aura of mystery and romance that perfectly complements the tales of Arthur.
Throughout Cornwall, Devon and the Isles of Scilly there are many places to include on a tour of the area where you can relive the Arthurian myths and legends.
On Bodmin Moor is Slaughterbridge, where on the riverbank a 6th Century inscribed stone is said to mark the site of King Arthur’s last battle which was against his nephew Mordred.
Dozmary Pool is a mysterious lake steeped in myth and legend on Bodmin Moor, among the legends are that this is where King Arthur’s sword Excalibur was thrown and received by the Lady of the Lake.
The Tristan Stone near the village of Fowey is a monument which marks the grave of Drustanus – also known as Tristan/Tristram one of Arthur’s knights and the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall.
Boscastle is a picturesque fishing village and port on the north coast of Cornwall, it is believed that King Arthur’s body was brought here after his last battle.
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