Arthurs Castle by danob
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According to one legend the infant Arthur was thrown by the waves on the beach by Merlin's cave. King Arthur's time in history was in the fifth century. He is identified with the known history of a Celtic chieftain of the period who led his countrymen in the West in their resistance against Saxon invaders. Many believe that Arthur was of a mixed Roman and British parentage. The subject of a new movie
It is always difficult to prove if Arthur did exist but certainly there was a great warrior in the West of England who had some kind of fortress where Tintagel Castle, (King Arthur's Castle) is today. The original fortress has gone but archaeologists have found proof in their diggings on the Tintagel Castle, that fifth century citizens lived on the site. The replacement Castle was built between 1230-1236 & is now nearly 800 years old. Within two hundred years the Castle was in ruins & remains so to this day. Earl Richard of Cornwall paid for the construction of the Castle & it is owned by the Duke of Cornwall.
For many years it has been managed by English Heritage, who are the agents for the Duke.
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Comments (43)
Excellent work Danny! Beautiful photography as always!!
Super photography as usual my friend. BRAVOS!!! WELLDONE.
Talk about coincidence I was just uploading a view from the other side. I'll upload in a couple of days. Terrible news from Boscastle tonight :-( Great shot
what a fantastic images Danny.....how more you show us...how more I want to know about that place.....maybe soon.....
Im a believer of King Arthur & just love places like this, fantastic shot :)
Fabulous! We Celts must stick together...hold Me Danny...manly hugz ;]
A great image, I have an almost identical one that I've never posted :). I love this area and as Stringy mentioned sad to see the news abut Boscastle.
Excellent image, Danny!!!
Merely by the way, the Romans withdrew from Britain, to fight threats elsewhere, and were not expelled by the Saxon pirates, whose threat was hit and run at best. And it was after the withdrawal that the "Saxons" did their Angleterre thang, hehe. Too, the Romans invaded Britain in the first place (under Caesar, and merely a raid) because of constant Druid interference in Gaul. As for the later conquest in spades, Tacitus' Agricola (no more HTML, no more civilized underlining or Italics), as you undoubtedly know, is still a good read, whether in Latin or a good translation. Shaw noted that the worst thing to happen to Britain in a more modern age was NOT being conquered by Napoleon. Anciently, a few more centuries of Romanization, and who knowsmight have been possible to count Britain among civilized nations, and get a decent meal into the bargain. And no, Hadrian's "Wall" (actually walls) was not built to keep Scots OUT. Understanding, at least in the earlier period, the purpose of fortifications, the Roman aim was much more subtle. Some "Arthurian" semi-Roman figure in Wales perhaps.... And yes, as every schoolboy used to know (and doesn't anymore) Chester= castrum/castra....nice pitcher postcard shot, 'spatially the subtle blue through the archway....
Thanks for the historical photo and insights. Got any Robert Bruce data....now there was a real KING!!
Excellent artwork Danny my dear friend! Beautiful photography I love itVOTE
oooooooo... shiver in the thought of such history here... & what a view it invites through the doorway! perfect compo & all! :]
Thanks again for sharing your travels and the very interesting history. A lovely photo.
Like the minimal colors. Wonderful picture!
Gorgeous! Magic and history marry in beauty!
Excellent photo. How I would like to see these beautiful landscapes of my own eyes!
Postcard perfect Danny! Just love that sky color! :)
wondeful shot dan...love how the sky mirrors the arch :)
Exellent "Vote"
Bel endroit...excellent
Beautiful scenery here, perfect compo erm POV !! Excellent work !! v
Impressive shot of an impressive historical site!
AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!
sigh Such a wonderful shot, and history lesson!
Just second Michelle and add a vote
Excellent historical photo Daniel....!! Vote
wonderful shot, and history lesson! of course i agree with Michelle too. excellent as usual,Danny. !!!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!!!!!
Certainly chose a bonnie place to build aforementioned castle! Salute! Well done Archie.
-- Lovely image... --
thank you for the story...:)