Frank Kaslik - Tintagel Castle
10 interesting things about Tintagel
1. Tintagel or Trevena is a civil parish and village situated on the Atlantic coast of Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.
2. The population of the parish was 1,820 people, and the area of the parish is 4,281 acres
3. A fantastic castle rumored to be the birthplace of King Arthur.
4. He was protected from evil by Merlin the magician who lived below the castle in a cave.
4. The ruins of the 13th Century stronghold of the Earls of Cornwall continue to be explored today.
5. During the summer months, a story-teller is often on hand to bring the legends of King Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot to life.
6. In June 1998, excavations were undertaken. Pottery from the 5th and 6th centuries was found. Even more remarkable was a 1,500-year-old piece of slate on which remain two Latin inscriptions.
7. Castle Admission Fees : Adults: £3.70 Children: £1.90 Concession: £2.80
8. During the so-called Dark Ages (about the 5th to the 7th centuries AD) it was an important stronghold
9. The hugely rich and ambitious Richard, Earl of Cornwall, built the castle here in the 1230s.
10. The site was of no military value
Frank Kaslik is appreciative of the signage and maps as GPS didnt work here
Frank Kaslik thinks this place is very special
Frank Kaslik was told that a burst dam almost wiped out the town
Frank Kaslik is wondering why build it here?
Frank Kaslik doesn't think it meets building code
Frank Kaslik had scones and tea here, just like Elton John
Frank Kaslik is on his way to the Castle
Frank Kaslik doesn't think it looks much like a Castle anymore
Frank Kaslik likes the maps along the way
Frank Kaslik thinks it must have been HUGE
Frank Kaslik says where is the evidence to prove it?
Frank Kaslik was told this is part of the defence wall.
Frank Kaslik sees another part of the Castle wall
Frank Kaslik thinks it's very isolated out here
Frank Kaslik likes the holiday house
Frank Kaslik is amazed how well it is built
Frank Kaslik knows it was dismantled by a Cranky king
Background-Training facility
Foreground-Hunchback
Frank Kaslik is wondering how boats anchored here?
Frank Kaslik discovered that this was the main entry gate
Frank Kaslik thinks the site is HUGE. Just check this small section
Frank Kaslik likes that every window had a view
Frank Kaslik realised that we are at the bottom edge of England
Frank Kaslik is in the middle of nowhere
Frank Kaslik is wondering why this is here?
Frank Kaslik thinks this could be King Arthur?
Frank Kaslik can't see how they could moore boats down there
Frank Kaslik thinks it would have been great to see it in tact
Frank Kaslik discovered it's a great place to play hide & seek
Frank Kaslik - It's hard to imagine that a community much like ours lived here a 1000 years ago
Frank Kaslik says its so quiet, you can hear your heart beat
Frank Kaslik can see it was built on the cliffs edge
Frank Kaslik believes it had very good lines of defence all around which would have made it very difficult to attack. Can't find any evidence of weapons used so not sure if it ever was
This shows Frank Kaslik the scale of the place.
Frank Kaslik is picturing this with a roof over it.
Frank Kaslik is amazed by the entire site.
It doesn't matter which way you look, it gets bigger.
Frank Kaslik found another renovators dream
Frank Kaslik thinks they were very smart people to design this
Frank Kaslik sees that every wall went right to the cliffs edge.
Frank Kaslik thinks it's a long way to go to the loo.
Frank Kaslik saw the light on so he popped in
Frank Kaslik likes Knock, knock! Who’s there? Ailene. Ailene who? Ailened on the door and it opened.
Frank Kaslik sees that they have done recent upgrades. See, renovators dream!
Free house means they are allowed to sell any type of beer.
Frank Kaslik saw a small town with a LOT of pubs in it.
Frank Kaslik thinks this is what heart attack dreams are made of.
Frank Kaslik was told that this is where King Arthur & Merlin lived.
Frank Kaslik thinks this is a rock solid place...granite actually!
Frank Kaslik this is a lie. His arms would have decayed centuries ago.
Frank Kaslik is impressed with this neat little town, no power lines.
Frank Kaslik found another pub. Shame he doesnt drink beer.
Frank Kaslik bought a fridge magnet here.
