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Travel To Tintegal England For Lovers Of Romantic Lore

You’ve heard the legend enough. Now you can actually go to a place in England that has been written about often in literature. But you can’t always separate fact from fiction when it comes to legends, and the legend of King Arthur is no different.

The rocky headland near the village of Tintagel has become so entwined with the legend of King Arthur that its true history seems almost incidental, despite a collection of rough stone foundations and listing walls that hint at its rich past.

According to various poems, stories and popular myths, it was here, at the fortress of a Cornish duke, that King Arthur was conceived. Later versions of the story say Arthur was born at the site and may have lived here for a time.

There’s no question a medieval castle was built at Tintagel by Richard, Earl of Cornwall, a younger brother of King Henry III. Tantalizing remnants of that structure — crumbling stone barriers and doorways — are still visible.

If you’re a writer, then a visit to this legendary place is in order. You’ll join legends such as Dickens and Tennyson if you decide to visit.

Resource: CNN Travel