Many of the ruins are newer, but the area has been occupied for at least 2000 years. It was once the seat of the King of Cornwall. It is the place where King Uther met Igraine and conceived King Arthur. Merlin’s cave lies below the castle. It is also linked with the love story of Tristan and Iseult. My 8th great grandmother, Marie Southwood Suddeth, comes from Exeter, just a few miles from Tintagel Castle—maybe I am related to King Arthur!
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