
This is a small town in the Northern part of Cornwall County. Tintagel which is pronounced Tint-a-jel is surrounded in legend. According to many legends this is where King Arthur was born also where the famed lovers Tristan and Isolde lived. According to legend they are buried near the town.
The castle is surrounded by sea which is a strong fortification from invaders. The town is from the Cornish word Dintagel which means 'fort of constriction'.
The old post office in town which dates from the 14th century
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